Area Leader

Smuckers•Emporia, KS

45d•Onsite

About The Position

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: 1525 Industrial Road Emporia, KS (Hostess Manufacturing Plant) Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift (flexibility required) 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 The Right Role 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.

Requirements

5 years relevant management experience
2 years of manufacturing operational experience
2 years of experience as a supervisor is required

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is preferred (preferably an Engineering degree)
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

Responsibilities

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