Training Program Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

Benefits

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: Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”

A Culture of Freedom & Ownership: At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.

Challenging, Creative Work: Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.