Training Specialist - Quality

Medline Industries, LP; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Training Specialist to design, implement, maintain, and optimize training solutions across the Quality department, including Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Labeling, Laboratory, and EHS. You will lead strategic learning events and coach SMEs to deliver training at scale with measurable impact.

The role requires ADDIE expertise, LMS administration, and experience with e-learning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, instructional design, training and development.
• At least 1 year of relevant business experience.
• Experience with ADDIE model phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation.
• Experience using e-learning design tools to create LMS-ready courses.
• Experience in LMS administration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional leadership to identify training gaps and align with goals.
• Plan and execute strategic learning events and workshops; coach SMEs.
• Design evaluation mechanisms to measure program impact and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers for delivery of technical training.
• Create and manage training documentation and resources in SharePoint and other platforms.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Instructional Design or Training & Development

Tools

LMS administration

Articulate

Camtasia

Premier

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Word

Canva

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

The Training Specialist is responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of comprehensive training solutions that drive performance across all functions within Medline’s Quality department, including but not limited to Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Branch QA/QC, Labeling, Laboratory, and EHS. This role serves as subject matter expert in adult learning and the training component of change management, elevating training initiatives to support both immediate operational needs and long-term business objectives.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with cross-functional leadership to identify complex training gaps and prioritize learning initiatives that align with strategic organizational goals.
• Facilitate Strategic Learning Events: Plan and execute high-visibility training sessions, leadership development workshops, and organization-wide learning events. Coach and develop subject matter experts to deliver training at scale and with measurable impact.
• Measure Training Effectiveness and Drive Improvement: Design and implement evaluation mechanisms (e.g., competency assessments, effectiveness checks) to assess program impact and inform ongoing enhancements. Present key performance metrics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Designs robust evaluation mechanisms; presents metrics and recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams; works closely with other Training Specialists, Sr. Training Specialists, Instructional Designers and stakeholders to advise SMEs on best adult learning practices and deliverable design, and effective delivery of technical training for incumbent employees.
• Learning Management Systems and Knowledge Sharing: Support and author training-related documentation and resources using Microsoft SharePoint and other platforms, ensuring organized file structures, version control, and effective collaboration across teams for project continuity and knowledge retention.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design, Training and Development, or a related field; or a combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant business experience
• Experience in different aspects of the ADDIE model, including training needs analysis, development, design, implementation and evaluation
• Experience using e-Learning design programs and tools to develop courses to be housed in and launched from an LMS.
• Experience in LMS administration
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)

Preferred

• Experience in medical device, drug, or cosmetics quality environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in a quality-focused organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive, people-focused attitude.
• Proficiency with presentation and communication tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Canva, etc.)
• Experience facilitating training and presenting in-person and virtually, with different levels of audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior management and executive audiences.
• Intermediate skill level with LMS administration, eLearning design, multimedia production programs (Articulate, Camtasia, Premier, Photoshop or Illustrator).

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$58,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.