Training Manager

LivaNova PLC; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LivaNova PLC is seeking a Training Manager to design, implement, and continuously improve the manufacturing training and workforce development system for a high-complexity, low-volume medical device operation.

You will lead the development of training strategies, content, and qualification programs to ensure compliance with quality systems while supporting operational excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years developing training systems, competency programs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, pharma, biotech, aerospace).
• Experience creating and managing skills matrices, qualification systems, and onboarding programs.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site's manufacturing training and development strategy aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-wide skills matrices and proficiency standards across manufacturing.
• Design and develop training materials including curricula, presentations, e-learning modules, and assessments.
• Establish and maintain standardized qualification processes for manufacturing processes, equipment, and operations.

Skills

Training strategy

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

Position Summary

The Training Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the manufacturing training and workforce development system for a high-complexity, low-volume medical device manufacturing operation. This role ensures employees are trained, qualified, and maintained in compliance with quality system requirements while supporting operational excellence, product quality, employee safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Strategy & Program Management: Develop and execute the site's manufacturing training and development strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, quality requirements, and operational needs.
• Skills Matrix & Workforce Capability Management: Develop, implement, and maintain site-wide skills matrices for all manufacturing roles and establish standards for proficiency levels, certification requirements, and requalification criteria.
• Training Content Development: Design and develop engaging training materials utilizing adult learning principles, including training curricula, presentations, e-learning modules, practical exercises, qualification checklists, and knowledge assessments.
• Qualification & Competency Management: Establish and maintain standardized qualification processes for manufacturing processes, equipment, and critical operations, implementing methods to assess knowledge, practical skills, and operator proficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years developing training systems, competency programs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing organizations.
• Experience creating and managing skills matrices, qualification systems, and onboarding programs.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Experience implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience supporting high‑mix, low‑volume or high‑complexity manufacturing environments.
• Professional certifications in training, instructional design, lean manufacturing, or quality systems.

Pay Transparency

A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 plus discretionary annual bonus.

EEO & Compliance

Valuing different backgrounds: LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands and requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑job‑related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.