Leader, Education & Training

The J.M. Smucker Company; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co.

in Longmont, CO is seeking an Education & Training Leader to develop and coach site personnel on training systems to support a High-Performance Organization. This 100% on-site role leads the Education & Training pillar and creates/implements training standards and materials. You will collaborate with operations to close skill gaps, administer training grants, and ensure consistency with pay progression and OpEx tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with High-Performance Organization (HPO) is preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Education & Training pillar and set site training standards.
• Develop and coach personnel on training systems.
• Create and improve E&T processes and materials (SOPs, One Point Lessons, etc.).
• Coordinate training grants and internal/external trainings.
• Align training with OpEx and pay progression systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Prioritization

Travel readiness

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 In this role you will: 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.


• Additional benefits include: 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

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.