Manufacturing Plant Training Coordinator

Jobot; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401k

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Training Coordinator in Stamford, CT. This on-site, permanent role focuses on developing and improving training programs for new hires and existing production staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership, preferably in plastics, and excels in onboarding, coaching, and creating structured training plans and certifications. You will partner with HR, Safety, and Quality to raise performance and retention.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage training programs for new hires and existing production employees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing experience

Employee development

Training & onboarding

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manufacturing Plant Training Coordinator

$60,000 - $90,000 per year | Stamford, CT | On-site | Permanent

Manufacturing Plant Training Coordinator with Industry Leader / $60,000-$90,000 per year depending on Experience / Great Benefits and Room for Growth

We are an established manufacturing company looking for a Plant Training Coordinator to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing and improving training programs for new hires and existing production employees. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for employee development, training, and retention.

Why join us?

• $60,000-$90,000 per year depending on Experience
• Room for Growth
• Excellent Benefits
• Bonus Potential
• 401k

Job Details

• Develop, implement, and manage training programs for new hires and existing manufacturing employees.
• Lead new hire orientation, onboarding, and hands‑on production training.
• Create structured training plans, employee evaluations, and certification programs for various production positions.
• Partner with HR and plant leadership to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop career progression programs to help production employees advance within the organization.
• Work closely with Safety and Quality teams to ensure employees are properly trained on company procedures and standards.
• Coordinate training for new equipment, products, and manufacturing processes.
• Manage floor trainers and ensure consistent training across production departments.
• Improve employee retention through effective training, coaching, and development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training records and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership or management experience overseeing employees.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Background in employee training, onboarding, coaching, or workforce development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to develop structured training programs and evaluate employee performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR, production, and plant leadership.
• Positive attitude with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.