Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
WORK SHIFT
DAY (United States of America)SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position designs and develops in-house training programs; coordinates external training with outside vendors; and works with all departments at Merit Medical. Administers, organizes and conducts training programs, on-the-job training and employee orientation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
1. Manages and directs employees regarding training assignments and scheduling, performance evaluations, mentoring and career development, etc.
2. Conducts needs assessments to determine training requirements and associated facility and equipment needs.
3. Organizes and coordinates training with internal and external instructors.
4. Designs, develops, and budgets for in-house training curriculum and resources.
5. Provides and budgets for training courses such as technical training and ESL courses as needed.
6. Plans for and facilitates training of new employees through new-hire orientation, on-boarding, job specific technical training and on-the-job training.
7. Reviews and evaluates performance of production operations including achievement of output and profitability target and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods. Communicates observations and suggestions for improvement to Management.
8. Monitors effectiveness of training programs, compliance with policies and procedures regarding training, and reports to Management on a regular basis.
9. Teaches various training courses.
10. Develops and maintains training resource library.
11. Develops and maintains yearly training budget.
12. Performs other related tasks, as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a training related area.
• Five years of training experience and demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others including senior management and government officials.
• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, and the ability to work under strict time constraints.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Ability to work effectively with the manufacturing team to achieve production goals.
COMPETENCIES
• Training processes/work assigning/paperwork/quality standards
• Training design/delivery/needs assessment
• Writing
• Supervisory process
• Teamwork/profitability
• Training facilitation
• Train production method/safety/cleanliness standards
• Work process and method improvement
COMMENTS
Infectious Control Risk Category III:
The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and pro
cedures that do not require exposure.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:
* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.
Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or training-related area
- Five years of training experience with demonstrated supervisory ability
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and government officials
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing and production information, drawings, work orders, and specifications
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Analytical skills to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
- Demonstrated computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases)
- Ability to work effectively with the manufacturing team to achieve production goals
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform required physical tasks (sitting, standing, bending, fine motor skills)
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Merit Medical Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Merit Medical Systems, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — An on‑site medical clinic at headquarters and campus wellness initiatives aim to make care more convenient and affordable for employees and families. Safety training and ongoing wellness programming further reinforce the health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with active employer contributions and discretionary matching provides structured support for long‑term savings. Eligibility and plan participation are clearly established for U.S. employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a purchase discount enables accessible ownership participation. A successor plan is slated to replace the legacy program, pending shareholder approval.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
As a global healthcare company, we understand customer needs and innovate and deliver medical solutions that transform patient care. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 300 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Malvern, Pennsylvania; Rockland, Massachusetts; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Markham, Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.
