Area Leader

We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more In light of the U.S. Supreme Court stay of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and enduring labor challenges creating unrelenting stress on our employees to keep a safe supply of product on shelf, we have made the decision to suspend our requirement that all U.S. operations hourly employees be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Given this decision, we will no longer be requiring confirmation of full vaccination against COVID for those applying to U.S. operations hourly roles. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all U.S. salaried employees as a condition of employment. Given this decision, please be advised that only fully vaccinated individuals will be hired by the Company in the U.S. for salaried roles. The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. TITLE Area Leader LOCATION Scottsville, Kentucky REPORTS TO Department Manager Why Smucker is the Place for You You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include: Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment. In this role you will: Develop skills & capability of technician workforce Area Leader is responsible for their area 24/7, including spending time with each team weekly Coach and develop Team Leaders to drive each of your four teams to be self sufficient Create a culture of following standards to ensure that the process is in control and we are consistent across teams Responsible for meeting Production, Quality, Cost, Deliver, Safety, and Organization (PQCDSO) targets for their area Maintain and communicate scorecard for your area, use scorecard information to adjust action plans to drive continuous improvement Learn and demonstrate excellent understanding of overall plant product flow including all inputs and outputs Identify and eliminate losses from the operation Understand how to use SQMS tools to drive out losses; coach your team to use SQMS tools effectively to drive out losses Manage personnel issues, i.e., time & attendance, vacation planning, staffing, temporary employee staffing, training plans, and conflict resolution. (List not all-inclusive.) Champion Autonomous Maintenance efforts for team Meet with each direct report employee 1:1 once per quarter at a minimum Ensure plan for growth discussions are happening on time for every employee on your team Understand labor laws and HIPPA requirements Proactively coach through disciplinary process and administer documentation as needed Improve sanitation and start-up execution Always manage with Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other as a foundation Coach/own a plant wide daily management system (DMS) The Right Role for You Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company! What we’re looking for: Proven capability using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) thought process Excellent problem-solving skills including recognizing when and where to perform RCA and the ability to coach others and develop team problem solving skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to lead and coach operating teams to meet or exceed targets Self-motivated and works independently with minimal supervision Schedule flexibility Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer aptitude (MS Office including Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred Previous experience in a manufacturing environment highly desirable Previous experience leading people is required Learn More About Working at Smucker   Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity #L1-TJ1 #INDSA