Training Specialist I
About Site
Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Training Specialist I to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate, develop, implement, and maintain site-wide training programs that support employee onboarding, GMP compliance, operational excellence, and workforce development. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and Human Resources to ensure employees receive effective training and maintain the skills required to perform their roles safely and efficiently. This position also manages training documentation and Learning Management System records while supporting leaders in identifying and addressing training needs across the site.
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Location: Winchester, KY
100% Onsite
The Role
Lead and facilitate new employee orientation programs
Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure employees are successfully integrated into the organization
Deliver introductory GMP, safety, quality, and compliance training
Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements
Support new employee engagement and early development initiatives
Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams to identify training needs and develop effective training solutions
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs for manufacturing employees
Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training content for equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions
Monitor employee training progress and communicate completion status to department leaders
Support initiatives that improve employee capability, quality performance, right-first-time execution, and operational efficiency
Maintain and administer the site's Learning Management System and training records
Ensure training curricula, assignments, and records remain current and compliant with regulatory and business requirements
Coordinate periodic reviews and updates of training materials and curricula
Generate compliance reports, training metrics, and status updates for leadership teams
Maintain document control for training-related procedures, materials, and records
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and feedback
Identify opportunities to improve training processes, tools, and content
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Life Sciences, Business, or related field preferred
High school diploma or GED required
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
Strong understanding of GMP, quality, compliance, and manufacturing operations
Experience managing training records and learning management systems (ComplianceWire)
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to develop training materials and instructional content
Individual may be required to sit and stand for an extended period of time
Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor
Preferred Skills & Background
Minimum 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or operations training is strongly preferred
Experience delivering training or facilitating group learning sessions preferred
Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, consumer health, food, or other regulated manufacturing industries
Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design
Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma exposure is a plus
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one
Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events, and Mentorship Partnerships with Local Schools
Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion
Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth
WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness
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Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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