Production Training Specialist - Centralia, MO

Job Overview

The Production Training Specialist supports the Training Supervisor in delivering a consistent, structured training experience across all departments within the Centralia campus. This role aids and supports employee training, maintains training documentation, and ensures new and existing employees receive clear, accurate instruction in safety, standard work, and job-specific requirements. The Production Training Specialist plays a key role in improving retention, strengthening skill development, and supporting operational excellence through consistent training delivery.

A Day In The Life

Training Delivery & Employee Development

• Aid and support training for new employees and existing employees according to established training standards.
• Teach safety basics, standard work, and core concepts defined by Training, Lean, and Operations teams.
• Provide daily coaching, observation, and feedback to trainees to support development and competency.
• Track trainee progress and ensure training activities are completed on schedule.
  
  

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date training records, including sign‑offs, matrices, onboarding checklists, and certification logs.
• Ensure all training is documented using the standardized system developed by the Training Department.
• Assist in updating training materials such as JSAs, process procedures, and skills checklists.
  
  

Program Support

• Support delivery of new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
• Participate in Train‑the‑Trainer activities and act as a certified trainer when applicable.
• Assist with departmental audits to verify employees are trained, competent, and following standard work.
• Help implement follow‑up training for the 15-30-45-60-75-90-day program.
  
  

Operational Support

• Partner with department supervisors, leads, Lean, and HR to coordinate and schedule training activities.
• Provide feedback to the Training Supervisor on training gaps, trainee concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in improving plant culture and retention through clear communication and consistent support of new employees.
• When necessary, support departments through limited task coverage to ensure training continuity.
  
  

Expected Outcomes

• Consistent, standardized training is delivered across all departments.
• Improved new hire performance and confidence through structured hands-on instruction.
• Higher retention in the first 90 days due to clear expectations and continuous support.
• Reduction in safety incidents and scrap due to improved understanding of standard work.
• Accurate training documentation supporting audits, compliance, and operational needs.
  
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach, demonstrate, and reinforce standard operating procedures.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging directly with employees.
• Experience training others, mentoring, or acting as a lead operator is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with Training, Lean, HR, and Operations teams
  
  

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.