Area Leader: 24/7 Food Plant Operations

J.M. Smucker; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Smucker in Columbus, GA is seeking an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager) to oversee a 24/7 food manufacturing operation, guiding hourly Technicians, Team Leaders, and Supervisors.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, reliability, cost, and organizational capability while developing talent and sustaining daily priorities. The position is 100% on-site with shift flexibility across nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business or related field.
• 2 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 2 years of supervisory or people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily management activities and follow Leader Standard Work.
• Provide leadership across operating teams and production areas.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across varying shifts, days and hours.
• Champion the daily plan and participate in DDS meetings and handoffs.
• Be accountable for daily operations and team performance in safety, quality and cost.
• Document Leader Standard Work and escalate abnormalities with corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project planning

Flexibility

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business or related field

Job description

J.M. Smucker in Columbus, GA is seeking an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager) to oversee a 24/7 food manufacturing operation, guiding hourly Technicians, Team Leaders, and Supervisors.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, reliability, cost, and organizational capability while developing talent and sustaining daily priorities. The position is 100% on-site with shift flexibility across nights, weekends, and holidays.