Production Area Lead — Drive Safety, Quality & Growth

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. invites applications for the Area Leader position in Scottsville, KY.

The Production Leader will guide a team to meet safety, quality, and operational standards while developing talent through coaching and mentoring. This on-site role requires shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with a focus on driving daily operations, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience coaching, developing, and leading others.

Responsibilities

• Champions department daily plan and follows items for the team; participates in DDS meetings.
• Accountable for daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability).
• Role models our Basic Beliefs, commitment to others, and emotional intelligence.
• Collaborates with operating teams to address safety concerns and resolutions.
• Drives department issues to root cause and develops zero-loss, continuous improvement culture.
• Manages performance, staffing strategy, and flow-to-work culture.
• Partners with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan.
• Ensures essential business information and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Develops and coaches operational and leadership skills to enhance peak performance.
• Assists in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects.
• Collaborates across all work system pillars and leadership.
• Acts as the technical resource for operating teams.

Skills

Coaching

People development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering preferred)

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. invites applications for the Area Leader position in Scottsville, KY.

The Production Leader will guide a team to meet safety, quality, and operational standards while developing talent through coaching and mentoring. This on-site role requires shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with a focus on driving daily operations, cost control, and continuous improvement.