Operations Training & Competency Specialist

## Operations Training & Competency Specialist Apply:
US OH Mogadore:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R7368

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia.

Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
** Position Summary
** The
** Operations Translation & Competency Assurance Specialist
** serves as the critical link between plant floor execution and formal documentation in chemical manufacturing operations. Rather than managing the administrative SOP lifecycle, this role focuses heavily on
** on-the-floor auditing to ensure actual field processes are accurately translated into written procedures**. By shadowing operators and collaborating with engineering, this specialist validates procedural accuracy and builds a rigorous
** Competency Assurance Framework**. This framework requires operators to master a defined
** Body of Knowledge (BoK)
** and pass a formal, practical
** Demonstration of Skill
** to verify absolute proficiency and safety compliance.
** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Audit Process Translation:
** Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor auditing live processes to ensure that written SOPs accurately reflect actual line execution, identifying where documentation and reality diverge.
* ** Bridge Documentation Gaps:
** Partner closely with the Document Control/SOP Manager to provide field-verified updates, ensuring that all complex chemical workflows are accurately captured in the master documentation.
* ** Build the Body of Knowledge (BoK):
** Establish the core theoretical foundation for each operational role, defining the exact technical concepts, chemical hazards, equipment mechanics, and safety regulations an operator must understand.
* ** Design Demonstrations of Skill:
** Develop standardized, objective, hands-on testing protocols and practical rubrics that require operators to physically demonstrate their skills on the line under various operational scenarios.
* ** Develop Competency Assurance Frameworks:
** Integrate the Body of Knowledge and Demonstration of Skill into a structured, step-by-step qualification track that guides operators from novice to certified status.
* ** Verify and Certify Proficiency:
** Personally administer or oversee the formal practical assessments, officially signing off on an operator's competency only after they have successfully married theoretical knowledge with flawless physical execution.
* ** Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
** Align all field competency tracks, BoK components, and training materials with
** OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)**, EPA, and site safety standards.
* ** Track Competency Metrics:
** Maintain and update the site’s qualification matrices within the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure audit-readiness for regulatory inspections.
** Qualifications & Skills**
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* Experience:

** 3–5 years of experience in…