Training Manager - Dechra : Job Details

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Site Quality Director, the Training Manager will play a key role in developing the site training strategy leveraging industry best practice. They will drive the implementation of the strategy ensuring an effective and practical training system is in place and well maintained for existing and new employees at the Skipton manufacturing site, ensuring both legal and regulatory compliance.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

* Develop and own the training strategy that assures that Skipton has demonstrably competent employees

* Ensure processes and appropriate governance are implemented to enable departmental owners to assure the following for their teams, as per the training strategy

* Assessing their department's training needs and identifying appropriate mechanisms for training

* Ensuring that all employees in their department have a suitable training curriculum encompassing both technical and soft skill requirements

* Ensuring new starters in their department are suitably trained, demonstrably competent and compliant in the use of equipment, processes and systems as per relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

* Ensuring that all training activities are delivered in line with business needs, on time and within budget

* Work with the Training Coordinator to develop a robust system for capturing, tracking and reporting training and competency data to ensure regulatory compliance.

* Work with departmental training representatives to ensure consistent application of training processes and adherence to approved training procedures.

* Provide guidance on effective training techniques and courses.

* Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training, and implement continuous improvement activities

* Work with the site leadership team to ensure a consistent approach to training is applied across all functions.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Experience of working within a regulated environment such as GMP, Pharmaceutical, Food production, aeronautical, automotive etc. Excellent coaching and communication skills.Significant knowledge of training strategies and implementationExperience in designing, delivering and evaluating trainingKnowledge of modern training techniques and tools. Degree in related subject.

What we offer:

• Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.'
• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.