Learning and Development Specialist

Auris Health, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Learning and Development Specialist within our Robotics and Digital Solutions (RADS) organization! This role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech About the Role The Ottava Learning and Development Specialist supports, sustains, and provides administrative support to manufacturing personnel to ensure the organization is utilizing procedures to leverage the appropriate methodology relevant to the different operations they support. Furthermore, Supports skills development through training, certification, and coaching. The Learning and Development Specialist will support manufacturing leadership & the learning and development team. This is an entry to developing individual contributor, who works under close supervision. We are looking for a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, being hands on and interacting with innovative, new and exciting tech. We can offer the opportunity to grow Electromechanical skills plus long term career growth opportunities. Do you use your technical and interpersonal communication skills to work in group settings and seek out diverse perspectives with multi-functional team members? Join our team to take part in this unique and exciting new product introduction. Key responsibilities: • Ensures all manufacturing personnel are assessed & trained to corresponding specifications/procedures using documents, materials, and tools as provided in the applicable training curriculum(s). • Executes and/or coordinates training plan for assigned production areas aligned with business goals and objectives. • Partners with people leaders and management to evaluate the effectiveness of current training practices; Helps in the identification of skills and/or training needs on which efforts should be focused to improve site training efficiency and personnel proficiency. • Subscribes to the training curriculums and all applicable documents related to designated areas of responsibility; Maintains knowledge and skills in all production operations (manufacturing processes) within areas of responsibility. • Maintains training reports and records (training matrixes, logbooks, reports). • Attends production meetings of designated areas on a regular basis as needed. • Conducts New Hire Orientation as needed; ensures onboarding curriculum is adequate for new hires ability to perform on the job duties • Must be able to work flexible schedules occasionally to accommodate training and delivery needs. • Know and comply with all environmental, occupational health, safety, and sustainability regulations established by company; Ensures proper safety procedures and practices are utilized. • Support with skill development training for production associates by designing content and facilitating training as needed. • Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001). • Ensures all personnel required to be certified are appropriately trained, qualified, and certified. • Compiles data and materials to support the development of projects, programs, or processes for the Manufacturing Assembly area. • Drafts documentation and training materials to support improvements to assembly line operations and continually advances the organization's Manufacturing Assembly strategy. • Evaluates staff competency with specialized machinery/equipment. • Documents and tracks ordering of new machinery/equipment or required training for production and product readiness. • Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. • Helps establish and implement cost-effective, results-based, and professionally managed Manufacturing Assembly programs and initiatives, under direct supervision. Qualifications • Associate’s degree in human resources, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent training certification
• Previous experience in manufacturing; multi-functional knowledge in various areas of production preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office —Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Compliance Wire, and Agile PLM. • Excellent English communication skills • Facilitation and content development skills • Presentation skills knowledge or ability Experience and skills: Required: • Prior involvement in process improvement, equipment operation, or compliance documentation is advantageous. • Ability to work overtime. These hours will vary – shift timings 6am-2:30pm to support operations but may vary, as needed. • Works well with a diverse team of different skills sets. Willingness to learn is critical. Detail-oriented and team player. • Efficient ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate messaging with leadership to problem solve – will require initiative and collaboration • Ability to adapt training approaches for different audiences and learning styles. • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and safety standards. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. • Creatively develop and deliver new training plans that support business needs; effectively develop and implement technical training plans and enable execution in coordination with management. Preferred: • Experience with using Learning Management Systems such as cornerstone, AGILE PLM, MES, and SAP (but not required) • 2+ years of relevant experience in medical device, healthcare, and/or robotics experience is preferred Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, work hours may vary depending on the needs of the Manufacturing team who start operations between 6:00 am to 2:30 pm as of now we only have one shift. But may adapt to business needs in the future. Furthermore, the hours of work required by this role will be a combination of hours that range from 6am -5pm. Schedule is subject to change reflective of the business needs. This role requires heavy administrative activities coupled with hands-on support. Depending on manufacturing needs – the schedule will at a minimum require 40 hours of work on any given week.