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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.

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:

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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