Learning & Development Program Coordinator

Sanmina; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy in Ireland seeks a Learning & Development Program Specialist to manage the site training system, deliver and document training, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will oversee inductions, maintain real-time LMS records, manage vendor relations, and administer staff funding for further education while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Human Resources/Training or related discipline.
• 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a proven analytical mindset.
• High degree of attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Strong orientation toward compliance standards and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Training Operations & Administration: manage the end-to-end training lifecycle, ensuring delivery, documentation and effectiveness.
• System Maintenance: keep LMS and training records accurate, audit-ready and compliant.
• Induction Oversight: facilitate and conduct new hire inductions with mandatory training completed.
• Data Entry: daily input of training activities and upkeep of skills matrices.
• Vendor Management: manage relationships, monitor invoices and programs.
• Funding Administration: track financial assistance processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Audit Support: assist in internal and external audits of L&D.
• Education Administration: administer further education assistance program for staff upskilling.
• Training Delivery: deliver classroom modules using standard instructional design models.
• Reporting & Improvement: monitor training reports, identify trends and drive improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: drive L&D process improvements and explore new training tech.
• Quality & Health & Safety: ensure ongoing compliance with quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Compliance mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 7 in HR/Training

Job description

Learning & Development Program Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTING TO: Lead HR Business Partner

About Sanmina Fermoy

Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoys core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

• To maintain documentation associated with the Site Training System, Site Learning Management System (LMS) and assist with other training functions.
• To drive continuous improvement within training across the site.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems Supporting the continuous professional growth of employees through effective program administration and induction oversight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training Operations & Administration Process Management: Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle all training is delivered, documented, and effective.
• System Maintenance: Maintain accurate, real-time training records in the LMS (Learning Management System) and physical training files. Ensure all electronic systems remain compliant.
• Induction Oversight: Facilitate and execute new hire inductions, ensuring all mandatory site training is completed.
• Data Entry: Perform daily data entry for training activities, ensuring skills matrices for all functions remain current and audit-ready.
• Vendor Management:Manage vendor relationships, monitor invoices and upcoming programs, and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Funding Administration:Track financial assistance processes and applications while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational guidelines.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness Audit Support: Support in the Learning & Development function during all internal and external site audits.
• Employee Development & Support Further Education Administration: Administer the Further Education Assistance program, facilitating the application, approval, and reimbursement process for staff upskilling.
• Training Delivery: Deliver classroom training modules to new hires and existing employees as required, utilising standard instructional design models.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement Metrics & Analysis: Monitor weekly training reports, identifying trends in training completion, effectiveness, and non-compliance.
• Analyse key performance metrics to generate actionable insights and optimise L&D program outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvement initiatives within the L&D function. Identify new training technologies or delivery methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of site training.
• Quality: Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements will be based on level of training provided and recorded across the plant and as per MBOs as defined by your supervisor and agreed annually during the performance appraisal process.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• QQI Level 7 in Human Resources/ Training or related discipline
• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a proven analytical mindset.
• High degree of attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Strong orientation toward compliance standards and continuous process improvement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Communication:Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Problem Solving:A structured approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Data Management:Proficiency in tracking metrics and generating insightful L&D reports.
• Funding Administration:Ability to manage financial assistance processes and applications while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational guidelines.
• Data Analytics:Proficiency in analyzing key performance metrics to generate actionable insights and optimise L&D program outcomes.
• Vendor Management:Ability to manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.