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 wed 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 inEast 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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
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.

Preferred Skills:

• Associates or Bachelors 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.

Why Join EnSafe

• 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.
• PurposeDriven Work
  EnSafes mission focuses on impactful environmental health and safety consultingmaking 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 thatsafety 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.

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980 navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring trustful relationships with each of our clients with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications) sex disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status military or veteran status any other status protected by federal state or local law or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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