Area Leader at J.M. Smucker

Emporia, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Food & BeverageIndustries

Requirements

5 years relevant management experience
2 years of manufacturing operational experience
2 years of experience as a supervisor
Ability to work 100% on-site in a manufacturing environment (high noise level)
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms frequently; sit, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl occasionally; lift up to 50 pounds frequently; push/pull heavy equipment
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Regularly required to talk and hear

Responsibilities

Champion department daily plan and follow through on open items needed by the team
Participate in department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
Be accountable for daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)
Role model Basic Beliefs, Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence
Work with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolution
Drive department issues to root cause and develop a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture
Manage performance, staffing strategy, and develop a “flow to the work” culture
Partner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan
Ensure essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all team members
Develop and coach operational and leadership skills of Team Leaders and Technicians using Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools
Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects while increasing SQMS capability
Collaborate across all pillars and leadership
Act as the technical resource for operating teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

leadershipteam managementsafety standardsquality managementcontinuous improvementroot cause analysisperformance managementcoachingmentoringSQMSHPOdaily operationsstaffing strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement and location for this Area Leader role?

The position is 100% on-site at the Hostess Manufacturing Plant located at 1525 Industrial Road, Emporia, KS, on day shift with flexibility required.

What are the minimum requirements for the Area Leader position?

Candidates need 5 years of relevant management experience, 2 years of manufacturing operational experience, and 2 years of experience as a supervisor.

What is the company culture like at J.M. Smucker?

The culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs, emphasizing being bold, kind, doing the right thing, playing to win, and building a strong community that supports employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What additional experience makes a candidate stand out for the Area Leader role?

A bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering), experience coaching and leading others, project planning, managing teams in high-performance environments, and food processing or manufacturing experience are highly valued.