Leader, Education & Training

smucker; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

The Smucker Longmont plant is seeking an Education & Training Leader to develop and coach site personnel on training systems aligned with a High-Performance Organization. You will drive training standards, create materials, and support qualification processes across the plant.

You will lead the daily training operations, administer training grants, and partner with functions to close skill gaps. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years manufacturing experience are required; travel is limited and onsite

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead training pillar for site vision and standards.
• Deliver company-sponsored training (e.g., Critical Thinking, Train the Trainer).
• Coordinate plant training materials (SOPs, One Point Lessons).
• Support plant qualification process and training grants.
• Coach department on Skill Matrices and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Education & Training Leader

The Plant Education and Training Leader position is responsible for developing and coaching site personnel on training systems to support a High-Performance Organization (HPO). This role will support the plant through the implementation of training and qualification processes, and the development of plant E&T processes.

Location: Longmont, CO

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Willingness to work extended hours and flow to the work as needed

Lead Education & Training Pillar

• Provide leadership toward the site vision for training systems and standards
• Serve as the training resource and capable of delivering Company sponsored training (i.e. Critical Thinking, Problem Solvig, Train the Trainer, etc.)
• Partner with business to conduct periodic training assessments and create plans to address skill gap
• Create/improve E&T processes and standards as needed
• Monitor and maintain E&T standards across the site

Lead Daily Training Operations

• Coordinate creation of training materials for the plant (Standard Operating Procedures, Step Up Cards, One Point Lessons, etc.)
• Monitor and support execution of plant qualification process
• Administer all applicable training grants
• Support and coordinate internal, external, and corporate trainings, including technical classes
• Own framework of Foundational Technical program and support content improvements
• Administer and coach department on Skill Matrices

Coach team trainers and managers on executing the established systems and standards

• Technical Development Roadmap
• Provide coaching/direction for various group activities including team building & system/program improvements
• Align training systems with plant pay and progression system and ensure rigor and consistency between both

Support Operational Excellence (OpEx) Efforts

• Provide training on OpEx and High Performance Organization (HPO) tools
• Support and model OpEx work system behaviors
• Safety Key Element (KE) 6 and Quality Key Element (QAKE) KE 2 Owner

Continue to develop/improve onboarding curriculum and process for salaried and hourly personnel for the Longmont Uncrustables plant

• Support project leadership team in development and exeuction of Technology Training and Transfer (TT&T) plan

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree is required
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience is required

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Demonstrated experience with HPO is preferred
• Ability to establish and sustain relationships across the organization
• Must be able to prioritize work in a high demand work environment
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Open to some travel (10-20%)

Other information about the role:

• Colorado Specific Salary Range - $79,500 - $113,850
• This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan bonus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• Company-provided short-and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave

Work Environment:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

The Right Place for You

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Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.