The J.M. Smucker Company
Department Manager
The J.M. Smucker Company, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Your Opportunity as the Department Manager~we currently have 2 openings (1 in Snacks and 1 in Dry Operations)Location:
Topeka, KS manufacturing plantWork Arrangements:
100% on-siteWillingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as neededReports to:
Operations ManagerIn this role you will:Lead a team of employees to deliver key business results through providing direction on production goals, technical improvement, and various projects related to the operationPrimary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) developing scopes of work, people management and development, and managing the department’s budget and cost controlsDevelop & Deliver Department Master plan and manage the daily results of the work – includes equipment layout, team design/staffing, results managementOptimize the work in the department and drive toward zero defectsAct as a coach and facilitator to the team in areas such as people management, problem solving and decision makingPeople Management—including skill development, career development, performance management, and employee issue resolutionDevelop and implement improvement projects and drive completion through the team, ensuring Operational ExcellenceEnsure the department meets safety, quality and sanitation standardsEnsures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the teamCan lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully execute departmental expectations.Builds organizational capabilities and eliminates losses using Operational Excellence methodologyRole model our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonanceMaintains a customer focused relationship with Research & Development (R&D) and MarketingThe Right Place for YouWe 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:A high school diplomaA minimum of 3 years of prior manufacturing operational experienceA minimum of 3 years of people management experienceAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:Prior experience managing people and/or teams in a high-performance work environmentFood processing, pet or human food manufacturing, and/or engineering experienceA Workplace for All Delivering Food for All People and Pets
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.Why Smucker
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:Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and developOur continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization.Working to Ensure an Inclusive Environment for All
We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization.Committed to Thriving Together with All Those Who Count on Our Business
We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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Topeka, KS manufacturing plantWork Arrangements:
100% on-siteWillingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as neededReports to:
Operations ManagerIn this role you will:Lead a team of employees to deliver key business results through providing direction on production goals, technical improvement, and various projects related to the operationPrimary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) developing scopes of work, people management and development, and managing the department’s budget and cost controlsDevelop & Deliver Department Master plan and manage the daily results of the work – includes equipment layout, team design/staffing, results managementOptimize the work in the department and drive toward zero defectsAct as a coach and facilitator to the team in areas such as people management, problem solving and decision makingPeople Management—including skill development, career development, performance management, and employee issue resolutionDevelop and implement improvement projects and drive completion through the team, ensuring Operational ExcellenceEnsure the department meets safety, quality and sanitation standardsEnsures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the teamCan lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully execute departmental expectations.Builds organizational capabilities and eliminates losses using Operational Excellence methodologyRole model our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonanceMaintains a customer focused relationship with Research & Development (R&D) and MarketingThe Right Place for YouWe 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:A high school diplomaA minimum of 3 years of prior manufacturing operational experienceA minimum of 3 years of people management experienceAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:Prior experience managing people and/or teams in a high-performance work environmentFood processing, pet or human food manufacturing, and/or engineering experienceA Workplace for All Delivering Food for All People and Pets
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.Why Smucker
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:Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and developOur continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization.Working to Ensure an Inclusive Environment for All
We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization.Committed to Thriving Together with All Those Who Count on Our Business
We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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