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The Training Coordinator II supports the manufacturing training program at the Plymouth Nathan Lane site by coordinating, facilitating, tracking, and maintaining training activities for new and existing employees. Key responsibilities include supporting onboarding and new employee orientation, facilitating Train-the-Trainer activities, and recording, maintaining, and reviewing training records to help ensure compliance with applicable requirements and Good Documentation Practices. This role also supports continuous skills development programs, manages training matrices, provides classroom instruction, one-on-one facilitation, group training sessions, and production-floor training support. The Training Coordinator II partners with trainers, trainees, leadership, subject matter experts, and manufacturing support functions to help ensure training is organized, completed, documented, and aligned with site needs. Additionally, the role collects training feedback, assists with reporting training completion and assessment results, and coaches teams to address documentation or compliance issues as needed.
At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Shift & Schedule:

This position is for day shift: Monday through Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00 PM

(hours may flex as business needs require)

Responsibilitiesmay include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Support site training plans and activities that align with manufacturing needs, business priorities, and established training processes.
• Provide classroom instruction, one-on-one facilitation, and group training support using established training materials and processes.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and skills training for new and established employees.
• Support Train-the-Trainer activities by helping prepare materials, coordinate sessions, track attendance, and maintain trainer certification records.
• Record and maintain training records in LMS, training matrices, rosters, attendance, assessment results, retraining requirements, and certification documentation in accordance with applicable compliance requirements and site procedures.
• Review training records and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements, including Good Documentation Practices, and follow up with appropriate teams to resolve gaps or issues.
• Assist with gathering information needed to prepare in-house training programs, training materials, job aids, and related training documentation.
• Coordinate training sessions, including scheduling, preparing materials, communicating with participants, and supporting classroom or production-floor training activities.
• Partner with trainers on the manufacturing floor by answering questions, helping remove training obstacles, and supporting consistent use of established training methods.
• Support assemblers and operators as they progress through training programs by helping track progress, communicate status, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Collect and organize training feedback, assessment results, and completion data to help evaluate training effectiveness.
• Assist with reporting training metrics and training status updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with trainers, trainees, supervisors, subject matter experts, and process owners to support training program maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Help identify training process improvement opportunities and share recommendations with leadership or program owners.
• Support updates to training content, curriculum, job aids, and training materials under the guidance of subject matter experts, process owners, or training leadership.
• Work in a variety of settings, including the production floor, classroom, office, and team meeting environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires basic knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.
• Requires 1+ years of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
• No Minimum education requirement

Nice to Have:

• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences including classroom or small group settings.
• Basic understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design concepts, cultural competence, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Ability to use a variety of training methods and virtual or digital training tools.
• Basic ability to review training data, identify trends, and share observations or recommendations.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, including email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software, especially Word and PowerPoint; basic Excel skills preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain training records, rosters, progress notes, training plans, and certification records.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changes in technology, processes, and requirements.
• Able to work in various setting, from office, to classroom, and manufacturing floor.
• Experience working with system software including Agile and SAP.
• Experience assisting with curriculum updates, training content updates, or job aid development.
• Experience coaching or supporting others as they develop job-related skills.
• Familiarity with virtual or digital training tools

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$44,800.00 - $67,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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