Leader, Education & Training

J.M. Smucker Co • Longmont, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience is required
• 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%)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level