Job title: Operations Training Manager

Department: UK Manufacturing Training

Location: Hamble, Southampton

GLS: M3

Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week - Onsite role with some flexible working.

 

A brighter future awaits you

 

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As the Operations Training manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the operations training and development strategy for UK Manufacturing that supports the continued growth of our people and operations. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure the continuous training and development of direct and indirect employees to enhance the capabilities of our operations whilst providing career pathing in key roles.

You will:

 

Lead the training team within UK Manufacturing to ensure all employees are trained, compliant and tested to follow approved standard operating procedures according to the Quality Management System within agreed KPIs for training compliance.  Ensure all new production-based employees are onboarded successfully. This is in partnership with line managers to ensure each employee is set up for success with clarity on their role and responsibilities. Oversee the creation, deployment and continual review and evaluation of all Production based training initiatives, leveraging global best practise where available and working in partnership with our Global Site Business Unit Training teams and Senior Manager L&D EMEA to share and learn from CooperVision best practice. Be responsible in developing a training/development Academy Centre to support employee development across all roles. This will be in partnership with Business Units and Department Managers/H&S/Engineering/QA Managers, to develop programmes that will enable employees to become multi-skilled, knowledgeable, engaged with the skills to perform their duties to the highest standard.

 

A full job description is available upon request. 

 

About you:

We are looking for an experienced leader who is able to demonstrate an engaging facilitation style for employees who have different ways of learning as well as a passion for driving training and development using applied knowledge and good people skills. 

 

Experience & Education:

CIPD Certificate in learning and development (minimum level 3) desirable. Training and development leadership within a manufacturing/ or regulated industry is  desirable. Knowledge on devising processes to support role and employee development  Knowledge of and experience in data collection, report and analysis that delivers meaningful metrics against set KPIs.  Project management skills to include planning, resourcing, budgeting, and execution. A bachelor’s degree in a related course of study is required desirable

 

 

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 10% bonus, Private medical insurance, 25 days holiday pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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