Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build capability in Bakery or Sandwich Making team leaders and technicians to deliver key business results and drive line/area improvements

Responsible for engaging the team in meeting Safety, Quality, Production and Cost targets for their line/area:

Develop and maintain scorecard and review with leadership each month; understand where gaps exist versus results targets and the causes

Ensure Key Performance Indicators are established for teams and results are communicated regularly

Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant

Leverage High-Performance Organizational principles to develop leadership skills in individuals and the teams

Partner with Department Manager in developing and delivering business master plan, including key technical and organizational projects

Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture

Responsible for ensuring department issues are driven to root cause and eliminated

Understand company policies and procedures and apply consistently across your teams; administer any necessary discipline

Oversee training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards

Translate complex information into easily understandable messages to facilitate clear communication and expectations

Embrace change and build team buy-in to new initiatives and improvements

Manage time and attendance for designated line/area (including payroll approval)

Provide performance-based feedback to team leaders and technicians, included annual Performance Appraisals

Model the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other

Assist in executing plant start up Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) activities

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing operational experience is required, food manufacturing preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others is preferred

Prior people management experience in a high-performance work environment is preferred

Other

Proven ability to lead and motivate a large organization to deliver business needs

Ability to effectively engage on the floor

Decisive, proactive, and strategic in decision making

Strong analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification skills

Effectively works across organization boundaries and with diverse teams

Self-motivated, organized, and able to learn new skills/technologies quickly

Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization

Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

Open to relocating in the future