Training Manager – Manufacturing Operations

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane

• Full-time, 2 x year FTC

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.​

Our mission: to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Natures Own, Cenovis, Ostelin, Telfast, Buscopan and Bisolvon.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at ​

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable and passionate Training Manager to join our Consumer Healthcare manufacturing site in Virginia, Queensland. This role will lead the transformation of our operator training systems, conduct a full gap assessment, and implement a high-quality, compliant training framework. The ideal candidate will bring RTO experience, with a strong understanding of external skills recognition processes, and the ability to support operators in achieving Certificate III or IV in Manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities:

Training System Assessment & Redesign

• Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of current operator training systems, materials, and processes.

• Identify and address gaps in compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with GMP and operational goals.

• Benchmark against industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Skills & Training Matrix Overhaul

• Redesign and implement a robust Skills Matrix and Training Matrix aligned to job roles, compliance requirements, and career pathways.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to define critical skills and training needs.

RTO & External Skills Recognition

• Leverage RTO experience to introduce and manage Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and external certification pathways.

• Support operators in achieving Certificate III or IV in Process Manufacturing or equivalent qualifications.

• Liaise with external training providers and RTOs to align internal training with accredited frameworks.

• Ensure training documentation and assessments meet ASQA and GMP compliance standards.

Capability Building & Facilitation

• Design and deliver engaging training programs in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt), GMP, Standard Work, and other operational excellence tools.

• Facilitate workshops and practical sessions to build problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

• Coach and mentor frontline leaders and SMEs to become effective trainers and assessors.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Implement competency-based training and assessment frameworks to ensure consistent performance standards.

• Monitor training effectiveness and its impact on deviation reduction, quality metrics, and operational performance.

• Ensure all training programs meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure training initiatives are aligned with business priorities and workforce development goals.

• Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous learning and capability uplift.

About you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) – mandatory

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification is desirable

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment- preferably in Consumer Healthcare, or FMCG

• Strong knowledge of GMP, TGA, and ASQA compliance requirements

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools

• Deep understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training.

• Experience working within or alongside Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), RPL Processes and nationally recognised training

• Strong knowledge of GMP, TGA, and ASQA compliance requirements.

• Skilled in training needs analysis, curriculum development, and assessment design.

• Proven ability to facilitate engaging training sessions across technical and behavioural competencies.

• Strong project management and change leadership capabilities

• Excellent communicator & able to build rapport quickly with various stakeholders

• Energetic, self-driven and proactive in nature

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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