Location: Oak Canyon (Irvine, CA)
Function: Technical Training / Manufacturing Operations
Job Summary:
This role's primary responsibility is coordinating and executing the New Hire Orientation (NHO) program at the Oak Canyon site, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and compliant onboarding experience for manufacturing personnel. The individual will partner cross-functionally to support onboarding, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and qualification activities, enabling new hires to become productive, compliant, and confident in their roles. This position plays a critical role in supporting production ramp-up efforts by ensuring training readiness, coordination of onboarding logistics, and alignment with quality and regulatory expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
New Hire Orientation (NHO) Program Management
Maintenance & delivery of the Oak Canyon New Hire Orientation program (planning, scheduling, facilitation support, and continuous improvement).
Coordinate presenters, materials, and logistics to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
Maintain and continuously improve program structure, content flow, and learner engagement.
Track attendance, feedback, and program effectiveness metrics; implement improvements as needed.
Coordinate and schedule training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
Create, update, and maintain professional training presentations.
Send and manage calendar invitations via email or other scheduling platforms.
Support trainers and subject matter experts by addressing administrative and logistical requirements related to training delivery.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Support
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and process owners to support OJT deployment and execution.
Coordinate handoff from orientation to production floor to ensure continuity of training.
Track OJT progress, trainer availability, and qualification status.
Support documentation and traceability of OJT training records in alignment with QMS requirements if needed..
Help identify gaps in OJT readiness and escalate risks impacting production or compliance
Training Coordination & Compliance
Ensure training assignments are accurate and maintained in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Support training workflows related to document changes, onboarding, and role-based training requirements.
Maintain training documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Generate and monitor training metrics (completion, qualification, onboarding effectiveness).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, HR, and Engineering to align onboarding and training needs.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and trainers to ensure content accuracy and delivery readiness.
Support ramp-up initiatives by aligning onboarding schedules with hiring plans.
Continuous Improvement & Support
Gather feedback from new hires, trainers, and stakeholders to improve onboarding and OJT processes.
Identify opportunities to improve training efficiency, scalability, and learner experience.
Attend tiered meetings, and participate in CI related initiatives as needed.
Support additional training-related projects and initiatives as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
Bachelor's degree in Training & Development, Education, Quality, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing or quality environment.
Experience supporting and facilitating onboarding, training coordination, or OJT programs.
Strong organizational and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training documentation processes
Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or regulatory training environments
Experience supporting manufacturing ramp-up or high-volume onboarding
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong coordination and execution skills
Attention to detail and compliance mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Continuous improvement mindset
Effective communication and facilitation support
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Comrise
Headquartered in New Jersey since 1984, Comrise is a staffing, consulting and enhanced search technology company. For over 38 years, we have delighted our clients and consultants by focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation, and flexible workforce solutions!
Our team partners with top-performing companies across the Medical Device, Financial Services, Information Technology and Engineering industries. Our Cross Border Division connects professionals in North America and Asia with employers both locally and internationally.
Comrise has been awarded "Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction” for the last nine years.
Specialties: Managed IT Solutions, Big Data Solutions (Training, Staffing, Consulting, BDaaS), and Workforce Solutions (Staff Augmentation, Recruiting, RPO, Payrolling)