Sr Training Supervisor at Penumbra (Cartago, Costa Rica)
Penumbra· Cartago, Costa Rica·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Job description
General Summary
The Training Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the Training function to ensure employees possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to support safe, effective, compliant, and efficient operations. This role directly supervises the Training Specialist and Training Specialist II positions and is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of training systems, programs, and initiatives supporting Production and Quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Learning and Development, Training, Manufacturing, Quality, Continuous Improvement, or related functions within a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of leadership, supervisory, project leadership, team development, or functional training leadership experience.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop, interpret, and communicate training metrics and KPIs.
- High English proficiency (B2+ / C1)
Why work at Penumbra
- Purpose‑driven mission: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- Culture of innovation: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. penumbrainc.com
- Global but tight‑knit: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. penumbrainc.com
- Growth opportunities: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- Engineering & manufacturing focus: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. jobs.lever.co
- Work policy: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.