Continuous training is a must in today's complex pharmaceutical industry. Of course, underlying any package of job expectations is a fundamental job assessment. Managers and supervisors need to realistically define what the job entails and what special skills or training are required for the position. With new employees, managers can explain a variety of requirements and expectations during the interview process. This is a good time to explain the importance of cGMPs, the manufacturing process and timelines associated with production, where help and resources can be found, safety policies, and how the employee fits into the overall scheme of things.
Consistency is crucial and at times difficult to achieve.
They allow consistency in performing a task and to guarantee a safe, effective and uniform product, even if many people are performing the same job. Also, if a company designates one trainer for a particular task or job function, there is less of a chance for confusion resulting from conflicting information. However, whether there is one trainer or many, when instructions are oral, some type of skill measurement should be required. It can be a test, such as performing the task in question, or the student can teach the concept to the trainer. Many people believe that the only constant is change.