Your Opportunity as an Area Leader

The Area Leader will be responsible for the leadership and business results of a team of hourly Technicians and Team Leaders; ensure the team meets safety, quality, and operational standards; and facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members.

Location: Columbus, GA, Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift (flexibility required)

In this Role You Will:  

Champions department daily plan and following through on open items needed by the team. Participates in the department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings

Accountable for the daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)

Role models our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonance

Works with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolution

Responsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture

Performance management, staffing strategy and developing a “flow to the work” culture

Partner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan

Ensures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the team

Develop and coach operational and leadership skills of Team Leaders and Technicians to enhance peak performance through Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools and design principles

Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects while increasing Smucker Quality Management System (SQMS) capability within the organization

Responsible to collaborate across all pillars and leadership

Acts as the technical resource for operating teams

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

2 years of manufacturing operational experience

2 years of experience as a supervisor is required

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

A bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably an Engineering degree)

5 years’ relevant management experience preferred

Experience coaching, developing, and leading others

Project planning experience

Prior experience managing people and/or teams in a high-performance work environment

Food processing, pet, or human food manufacturing, and/or engineering experience

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

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Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business 

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