Senior Training Specialist - Quality

Medline · Northfield, Illinois

Job Summary

Job Description

The Training Specialist, Sr. is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of comprehensive training solutions that drive performance across all functions within Medline’s Quality department, including but not limited to Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Branch QA/QC, Labeling, Laboratory, and EHS. This role serves as a subject matter expert in technical Quality-related topics, elevating training initiatives to support both immediate operational needs and long-term business objectives.

Core Job Responsibilities:

  • Proactively partner with cross-functional leadership to build and support role-based new-hire training and onboarding programs, prioritizing learning initiatives that align with strategic organizational goals.

  • Collaborate with and actively support Medline’s Quality Engineer Development Program by tracking and reporting out training completion, generating and auditing assignments, and providing guidance to employees.

  • Measure Training Effectiveness and Drive Improvement: Design and implement evaluation mechanisms (e.g., competency assessments, effectiveness checks, engagement) to assess program impact and inform ongoing enhancements. Present key performance metrics and strategic recommendations to leadership. Design robust evaluation mechanisms; present metrics and recommendations to leadership.

  • Develop and facilitate trainings on both technical and soft skills, as required.

  • Facilitate Strategic Learning Events: Plan and execute high-visibility training sessions and organization-wide learning events. Develop and facilitate trainings on both technical and soft skills, as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math, Education/Training or other related technical field, or a combination of education and experience in these fields.

  • At least 2 years of experience

Preferred:

  • At least 2 years of experience in medical device, drug, or cosmetics quality environments.

  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in a quality-focused organization.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive, people-focused attitude.

  • Proficiency with presentation and communication tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Canva, etc.)

  • Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting)

  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and self-leadership skills, with experience presenting in-person and virtually, with different levels of audiences ranging from individual contributors to leadership.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

HR pay context

Based on 1,145 disclosed HR salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $121K/year, with most offers between $90K and $162K (10th–90th percentile: $71K–$195K).

This posting lists $79K–$119K, below the $121K market median.

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