Training Program Specialist

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a Training Program Specialist to work as a full-time consultant at a client site in East Hartford, CT
. This position is based on a 1-year contract with the potential for extension. This is a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving safety culture and compliance.

As a Training Program Specialist, work directly with production teams to evaluate external training programs, assess workforce skill gaps, and build structured training plans across manufacturing disciplines.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate internal training frameworks across manufacturing disciplines to ensure alignment with operational needs and skill progression.
• Identify, assess, and compare external training opportunities from OEM vendors and local suppliers (e.g., HESCO, Motion Industries, Goodwin, etc.) to determine effectiveness and applicability.
• Participate in select training sessions alongside production employees to assess training quality, content, and delivery.
• Maintain and manage training records within the Covalent system, ensuring all completed training is accurately documented.
• Develop and maintain structured training plans in collaboration with MTS engineers and supervisors.
• Conduct workforce skill gap assessments and partner with supervisors to develop practical, timeline-driven plans for gap closure.
• Maintain and continuously update skill matrices, ensuring alignment with machine‑specific requirements and production disciplines.
• Document and summarize training outcomes, including key skills and competencies covered in each training program.
• Track and manage machine‑specific training disciplines to support operational readiness and compliance.
• Identify industry‑standard training topics and integrate them into existing training programs and frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Training Manager and operations leadership to improve training effectiveness and workforce capability development.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, maintenance, or technical environment.
• Experience working with training programs, skills matrices, or workforce development initiatives in an operational setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training programs, vendors, and tracking systems.
• Ability to evaluate hands‑on training programs and assess quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
• Comfortable working directly with production teams, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Strong attention to detail in tracking training records, skill levels, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop structured training plans and skill gap closure strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for tracking training progress and skill matrices.
• Ability to document and clearly summarize training content and outcomes.

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Covalent or similar platforms.
• Background in technical roles (e.g., technician, quality, maintenance, or production support).
• Exposure to continuous improvement, workforce development, or skills‑based training programs.

• Employee‑Owned Advantage

  EnSafe is 100% employee‑owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.

• Commitment to Growth and Wellness

  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.

• Purpose‑Driven Work

  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long‑standing technical credibility.

• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service

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