Technical Leader

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Longmont, CO is seeking a Technical Leader to drive equipment reliability and lead continuous improvement across a high-volume Uncrustables® operation. You will partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to solve complex challenges and shape the future of the Longmont facility.

This on-site role requires mentoring technicians, guiding predictive and preventive maintenance, and delivering measurable performance gains while advancing safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and develop team capability.
• Experience utilizing CMMS/ERP systems (Maximo, eAM, Proficy, etc.).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for a high-volume production area.
• Maximize equipment uptime and eliminate recurring losses through root cause problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Champion predictive and preventive maintenance strategies that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coach, mentor, and develop technicians to strengthen technical capability and build future leaders.
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams to drive results.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Maintenance & reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

eAM

Proficy

Job description

Help Power the Growth of Uncrustables®.

Your Opportunity as Technical Leader

Ready to lead where growth, innovation, and impact come together?

At The J.M. Smucker Company, you'll play a critical role in supporting one of our fastest growing and most recognizable brands: Uncrustables®.

As a Technical Leader, you'll drive equipment reliability, develop technical talent, and lead continuous improvement efforts that keep our operation running at world-class levels. You'll be at the center of the action, partnering with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to solve complex challenges, improve performance, and help shape the future of our Longmont facility.

This is your chance to make a visible impact, lead meaningful change, and build a long-term career with a company committed to winning together.

Location: Longmont, CO

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

• Willingness to work extended hours and flow to the work as needed.

In this role you will:

Drive Reliability & Performance

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for a high-volume production area.
• Maximize equipment uptime and eliminate recurring losses through root cause problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Champion predictive and preventive maintenance strategies that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Build High-Performing Teams

• Coach, mentor, and develop technicians to strengthen technical capability and build future leaders.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning on the plant floor.
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams to drive results.

Lead Change & Innovation

• Identify and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Lead cross-functional projects that deliver measurable business impact.
• Support capital expansions, equipment installations, and startup activities helping fuel the continued growth of Uncrustables®.

Make an Impact Every Day

• Own key maintenance and reliability metrics.
• Influence plant strategy through technical expertise and data-driven decision-making.
• Help create a world-class manufacturing operation focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Join one of Smucker's fastest-growing businesses
• Lead critical reliability and performance initiatives
• Develop and coach technical talent
• Drive high-impact projects and cost-saving opportunities
• Gain visibility and career growth across Smucker's manufacturing network
• Help deliver products loved by millions of families every day

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead through influence and develop team capability
• Experience utilizing CMMS/ERP systems (Maximo, eAM, Proficy, etc.)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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

• Food manufacturing experience
• Maintenance, reliability, or technical leadership experience
• Mechanical and electrical systems expertise
• TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Capital project, equipment startup, and commissioning experience

Colorado Specific Salary Range:

$93,500 - $135,300

This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Why Smucker?

At Smucker, we're guided by our Basic Beliefs:

Be Bold. Be Kind. Do the Right Thing. Play to Win. Thrive Together.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact within a thriving manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

Come help us build the future of Uncrustables®.

The Right Place for 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 our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®

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.