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The J. M. Smucker Company
Area Leader
Scottsville, KY
Nov 6, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity as the Area Leader

Make a positive impact leading our Process Technicians in our Sandwich making operations department at our Scottsville facility. Ensure optimal production of our famous Uncrustables products and inspire your team to achieve key metrics. Facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members while creating a positive working environment.

Location: Scottsville, KY

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site


In this role you will:

  • Champions department daily plan and following through on open items needed by the team. Participates in the department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings

  • Accountable for the daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)

  • Role models our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonance

  • Works with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolution

  • Responsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture

  • Performance management, staffing strategy and developing a "flow to the work" culture

  • Partner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan

  • Ensures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the team

  • Develop and coach operational and leadership skills of Team Leaders and Technicians to enhance peak performance through Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools and design principles

  • Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects while increasing Smucker Operations Excellence capability within the organization

  • Responsible to collaborate across all pillars and leadership

  • Acts as the technical resource for operating teams

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.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience

  • Experience coaching, developing, and leading others

  • Experience leveraging data to make recommendations and decisions

  • Willingness to flex hours to support off shifts as needed

  • Proven project management skills

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Consumer packaged goods or food processing experience

Learn more about working at Smucker:

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