Assistant Production Manager (Area Leader) at J.M. Smucker

Columbus, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably an Engineering degree)
2 years of manufacturing operational experience
2 years of experience as a supervisor
Ability to work 100% on-site (Day Shift: 6am-6pm, on call 24/7 with flexibility for off-shifts and weekends)
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach, talk/hear frequently; occasionally sit, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull heavy objects
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Champion department daily plan and follow through on open items; participate in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
Accountable for daily operations and team performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, and Organizational 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 expectations are clearly communicated to the team
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

Team LeadershipSafety ManagementQuality ControlContinuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance ManagementCoachingMentoringSQMSHPOManufacturing OperationsStaffing Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement and location for this role?

The position is 100% on-site at 1969 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA 31901, primarily on day shift from 6am-6pm but requires 24/7 on-call availability with flexibility for off-shifts and weekends.

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering), 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; it supports employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs while role modeling Emotional Intelligence.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this role?

Preferred qualifications include 5 years’ relevant management experience, experience coaching and leading others, project planning, managing teams in high-performance environments, and background in food processing, pet, or human food manufacturing, or engineering.