Assistant Production Manager

The J.M. Smucker Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager) to lead a team of hourly Technicians and Team Leaders at the Columbus, GA site. This on-site role supports safety, quality, and operational excellence while coaching team members to achieve peak performance.

You will drive daily operations, develop the department plan with leadership, and model our core beliefs and leadership standards in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly Technicians and Team Leaders to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Champion daily plan execution and DDS meetings; drive safety, quality, and reliability.
• Coach and develop team members using SQMS and HPO tools.
• Address safety concerns with operating teams and drive root-cause analysis.
• Develop department master plan with management and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project planning

Team development

Safety

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)

Job description

Your Opportunity as an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager)

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: 1969 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA 31901 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift: 6am-6pm Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed

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

What We are Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree (preferably an Engineering degree)
• 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:

• 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 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TheRight Placefor 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 ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're 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.