Manufacturing Training Specialist

MOO • East Providence, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MOO is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist to join their Operations team. This role is crucial for supporting increasing production demands and ensuring operational efficiency. The specialist will be responsible for training manufacturing employees on the safe, consistent, and efficient operation of production equipment and manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on role focused on accelerating onboarding, standardizing work practices, and improving overall performance through structured, practical training. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on mentor who can break down complex machinery operations into clear, teachable steps, replacing informal shadowing with structured, measurable training programs. This role partners with leadership and production teams to ensure new hires and veteran operators are certified, confident, and performing at their peak, ultimately standardizing work practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to impact manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Work side-by-side with the Training Development Team, Production, Quality, and Operations leadership to identify skill gaps and build training that directly improves performance on the floor.
• Spend significant time on the production floor identifying training needs, developing training programs, coaching trainers, reinforcing standard work, and ensuring employees understand the manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Design and deliver structured, repeatable training programs that move away from informal “shadowing†and toward clear, measurable skill development.

Nice To Haves

• Some technical background with manufacturing equipment to provide deeper troubleshooting insights within a fast-paced production environment
• LMS Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems or digital training tracking software to modernize record-keeping
• Instructional Design Mastery: A proven track record of creating high-quality visual training aids, SOPs, and structured work instructions

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments across manufacturing areas to identify gaps in equipment operation, safety, and process adherence
• Design and implement structured training programs for machine and assembly operators (presses, laminators, cutting, and downstream equipment)
• Develop clear work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual training aids, and auditing mechanisms
• Work with an equipment trainer and maintenance to deliver hands-on training on equipment, including safe operation, troubleshooting, setup, and quality checks
• Own and execute onboarding training for new hires, ensuring consistent and timely ramp-up to full productivity
• Certify operators on equipment and track skill progression using defined competency matrices
• Partner with Supervisors and Leads to reinforce training, close performance gaps, and support underperforming employees
• Standardize training documentation and maintain accurate training records
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness, reduce errors, and increase throughput
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence on the floor

Benefits

• 34 days of combined vacation and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match and no vesting schedule
• Dog-friendly and casual office environment
• Free lunches every other week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees