Production Training Specialist – GMP & Onboarding

NEMERA; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Tutor on the production floor to train new employees in GMP-compliant manufacturing, line setup, and quality procedures. You will guide onboarding, supervise training checklists, demonstrate machine start-up/shutdown, and ensure documentation is properly followed.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a clean, manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 1+ year of operator experience in injection molding or assembly and be physically capable of lifting

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an effective operator in Injection molding and/or assembly.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation applicable to production work posts
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk 90% of shifts and from machines, buildings and/or clean rooms
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new production employees / temporary workers and introduce the work position and environment (e.g., production floor areas, colleagues, quality team, suppliers, etc.)
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Production Supervisor to assign Training Buddies. Utilizing the Training Checklist, first demonstrates how to successfully complete tasks to be performed during the shift, according to product specifications and operating
• Shows and explains how to start-up, operate and shutdown the machines, and what to do in case of equipment malfunction and/or an accident
• Introduces the documentation to be used at the workstation (e.g., Specifications and inspection Instructions, Lot Record Package, etc.) and ensure that it is properly followed and completed.
• Provide training on product quality, production of the different samples and visual checks and on Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., traceability, identification, batch name, preparation, and clearance, …)
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at workstations (e.g., risks of pinching, cut, etc.) and standard response to safety concerns or incidents
• Assess the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides regular feedback and/or additional training, and monitors them over time
• Shares best practices and challenges identified during tutoring with other Tutors, Production Supervisor, Technical Production Trainer, and Human Resources
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Injection molding

GMP knowledge

Safety procedures

Training and mentoring

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Nemera is seeking a Tutor on the production floor to train new employees in GMP-compliant manufacturing, line setup, and quality procedures. You will guide onboarding, supervise training checklists, demonstrate machine start-up/shutdown, and ensure documentation is properly followed.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a clean, manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 1+ year of operator experience in injection molding or assembly and be physically capable of lifting