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.