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Leader, Education & Training

The J.M. Smucker Co.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $113,850/yr($79,500/yr$113,850/yr)

About the role

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

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