Production Manager

For more than 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has brought families together to share memorable meals and moments. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. In consumer foods and beverages, its brands include Smucker's®, Folgers®, Jif®, Dunkin’ Donuts®, Crisco®, Café Bustelo®, R.W. Knudsen Family®, Sahale Snacks®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Robin Hood®, and Bick’s®. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Meow Mix®, Milk-Bone®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, Natural Balance®, and Nature’s Recipe®. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. For more information about our Company, visit jmsmucker.com.

Production Manager

Ripon, WI

~Relocation package may be available

Operations Manager

• Develop and coach Operational and leadership skills to Team Leaders, Processing Leads, Coordinators and technicians to enhance peak performance through SQMS and HPO design principles
• Responsible to collaborate across all pillars and leadership
• Responsible for packaging and processing tactical and strategic planning
• Deliver demonstrated results in critical manufacturing success areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability, Organizational Development, Sanitation and cost
• Coordinate closely with maintenance department to ensure that PM activities are in sync with operational plans
• Work closely with logistics department to optimize production schedules and meet customer demand
• Responsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture
• Embraces and champions positive change
• Provide performance based feedback to coordinators, team leaders and technicians
• Develop a technical understanding of the process flow, quality systems, equipment and pay for contribution system
• Actively participate in the DDS meetings
• Interviews prospective candidates and participates in the selection process
• Reviews and approves payroll for all technicians and reports in a timely manner
• Responsible for performance management including PAs, 90 day plans, etc.
• Works closely with HR to administer any discipline
• Participates on projects as needed
• Backs up the other Area Leader and Plant Operations Manager
• Exemplify Company Culture through our Basic Beliefs and Commitment to Each Other
• All other duties as assigned

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, Engineering Discipline preferred

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing teams in a manufacturing environment is required
• Demonstrated experience with high performance work systems and implementation is preferred
• Food processing experience is preferred

Other

• High emotional intelligence needed to develop and sustain relationships across the organization in accordance with our Basic Beliefs and our Commitment to Each Other
• Must have technical skills and problem solving experience
• Must be able to prioritize work in a high demand work environment
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule across shifts as needed to most effectively support the organization
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds on a regular basis and stand for extended hours

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