Shift Team Leader - Build High-Performing Teams

The J.M. Smucker Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Company is seeking a Team Leader to guide an operating shift, drive continuous improvement, and develop the team in safety, quality, and productivity.

You will manage staffing, coordinate cross-functional activities, and execute training plans to ensure high performance and flexible, self-sufficient teams. Responsibilities include leading meetings, tracking performance via scorecards, and partnering with QA, Logistics, and HR to meet shift goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong collaboration and communication across teams.
• Maintain an absenteeism rate of less than 3 days in 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift planning and staffing to meet team commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement and training on the shift.
• Monitor and review team scorecards, safety, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with Make, Pack and Ship to ensure effective flow of materials.
• Develop and implement team skill matrices and training plans.

Skills

Strong leadership

Strong collaboration & communication

Absenteeism <3 in 12 months

Not active in progressive discipline

In current department for 12 months

No work restrictions for posting dept

Job description

The J. M. Smucker Company is seeking a Team Leader to guide an operating shift, drive continuous improvement, and develop the team in safety, quality, and productivity.

You will manage staffing, coordinate cross-functional activities, and execute training plans to ensure high performance and flexible, self-sufficient teams. Responsibilities include leading meetings, tracking performance via scorecards, and partnering with QA, Logistics, and HR to meet shift goals.