Production Supervisor at J.M. Smucker

New Orleans, Louisiana, 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

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of manufacturing operational experience
Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed
100% on-site work in New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities

Champion department daily plan and follow through on open items needed by the team
Participate in the 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 to build resonance
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 to enhance peak performance through Operational Excellence and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools and design principles
Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects while increasing Operational Excellence 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 ControlRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance ManagementCoachingMentoringContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceStaffing StrategyHigh-Performance Organization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Production Supervisor position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or on-site, and where is it located?

The role is 100% on-site at the Chef manufacturing plant in New Orleans, LA, and requires willingness to work off shift including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What are the minimum requirements for this Production Supervisor role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of manufacturing operational experience.

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

The culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs, with values of being bold, kind, striving to do the right thing, playing to win, and believing in a strong community that thrives together; they support employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this Production Supervisor role?

Experience coaching and leading teams in a high-performance environment, food processing or manufacturing, Autonomous Maintenance, engineering background, and project planning would make someone successful.