Assistant Maintenance Manager

The J.M. Smucker Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an experienced Technical Supervisor at the Hostess Manufacturing Plant in Emporia, KS. This role involves managing Technical Supervisors, overseeing maintenance operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while working 100% on-site on a flexible shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, and strong people management skills. Familiarity with food manufacturing is preferred. The position demands effective communication and troubleshooting abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 2 years of people management experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Supervisors to meet objectives.
• Enter downtime into PM system.
• Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Communication skills

People management

Computer skills (MS Excel and Word)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology (preferred)

Job description

Location: 1525 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Approximately 3pm-11pm. Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed. This role will follow a phased schedule to support onboarding and cross-shift collaboration. The position begins with general daytime hours during initial training and orientation, followed by a minimum six-month assignment on a swing and/or night shift to partner closely with off‑shift operations. Upon completion, the role returns to standard daytime hours, with flexibility being essential to adjust as business needs require.

In This Role You Will:

• Manage and lead all Technical Supervisors/mechanics to meet planned objectives and respond effectively to downtime events.
• Enter all downtime and equipment time into the PM system.
• Maintain current and complete records of all maintenance‑related activities.
• Coordinate and implement company policies and procedures in all areas.
• Communicate status of shift to following shifts and other stakeholders who require the information.
• Identify equipment and facility deficiencies, utilizing RCA tools, and ensure the initiation of corrective actions and follow‑up on them in a timely manner.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards.
• Assess mechanics' technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Provide training and counseling as needed to assist mechanics in meeting performance standards.
• Instruct production personnel in the proper operation and care of equipment.
• Instruct supervisors on scheduling and shift coverage for hourly workers, supervisors for vacations and all holidays, along with bakery schedule.
• Lead communication with all departments in the bakery for planned upcoming work to be performed.
• Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe operating condition.
• Ensure compliance with the corporate accident prevention program.
• Effectively lead, coach, train and motivate people to follow established standards through empowerment, collaboration, motivation, and enthusiasm.
• Monitor performance of direct reports and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Attend all meetings related to job requirements.
• Perform other duties relating to the efficient operation of the bakery as assigned.

What We are Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 2 years of people management experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong personal computer skills – familiar with MS Excel and Word.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology or a related area of study is preferred but is not required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment preferred.

Work Environment:

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

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently. May push and pull heavy objects.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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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