Leader, Education & Training

Location: Longmont, CO
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

About the Role

Develop and coach site personnel on training systems to support a High-Performance Organization (HPO). This role supports the plant through the implementation of training and qualification processes, and the development of plant Education & Training (E&T) processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education & Training Pillar, providing leadership toward the site vision for training systems and standards.
• Serve as the training resource and deliver Company-sponsored training (e.g., Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Train the Trainer).
• Partner with the business to conduct periodic training assessments and create plans to address skill gaps.
• Create and improve E&T processes and standards as needed.
• Monitor and maintain E&T standards across the site.
• Coordinate creation of training materials (Standard Operating Procedures, Step Up Cards, One Point Lessons, etc.).
• Monitor and support execution of the plant qualification process.
• Administer all applicable training grants.
• Support and coordinate internal, external, and corporate trainings, including technical classes.
• Own the framework of the Foundational Technical program and support content improvements.
• Administer and coach departments on Skill Matrices.
• Coach team trainers and managers on executing established systems and standards.
• Provide coaching and direction for group activities, including team building and system/program improvements.
• Align training systems with the plant pay and progression system, ensuring rigor and consistency.
• Support Operational Excellence (OpEx) efforts by providing training on OpEx and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools.
• Support and model OpEx work system behaviors.
• Serve as the owner of Safety Key Element (KE) 6 and Quality Key Element (QAKE) KE 2.
• Develop and improve the onboarding curriculum and process for salaried and hourly personnel.
• Support the project leadership team in the development and execution of the Technology Training and Transfer (TT&T) plan.

Requirements

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

Preferred Skills

• 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 environment.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Open to some travel (10-20%).

Pay

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the 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.