Area Leader

The J.M. Smucker Company

Scottsville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Scottsville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Production Leader will lead a team to achieve safety, quality, and operational standards, coach and mentor members, manage daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate on technical projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project PlanningCoachingLeadershipManufacturing OperationsOperational Excellence ToolsTechnical Resource

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Bachelor's Degree Engineering2 Years Manufacturing Operational ExperienceCoaching, Developing, and Leading Others ExperienceProject Planning ExperiencePrior Experience Managing People or Teams

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Your Opportunity as theArea Leader

The Production Leader will be responsible for the leadership and business results of a team to ensure the team meets safety, quality, and operational standards; and facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members.

Location:Scottsville, KY

Work Arrangements:100% on-site. 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 to enhance peak performance through work systems and Operational Excellence tools and design principles

Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects

Responsible to collaborate across all work system pillars and leadership

Acts as the technical resource for operating teams

What we are looking for:

MinimumRequirements:

A bachelor's degree, engineering preferred

2 years of manufacturing operational experience

Experience coaching, developing, and leading others

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

Project planning experience

Prior experience managing people and/or teams in a high-performance work environment

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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

The J. M. Smucker Company (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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, s exual 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.