Wrapper Tech Lead

J.M. Smucker Co•Emporia, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The wrapper tech lead is responsible for managing all wrapper techs, this includes but is not limited to planning and assigning work for the wrapper techs with the help of engineering and production management. The wrapper tech lead should ensure that all necessary parts are available for work to be performed and that all parts are ordered to ensure there are always adequate spare parts. The wrapper tech lead is responsible for the training of the wrapper techs and the evaluations of their work performance. The wrapper tech lead will be responsible for scheduling pre-flights and daily routines which will include follow-ups. It will be the wrapper tech lead’s responsibility to maintain all equipment in the finishing end of the bakery. Any issues with the equipment that the wrapper techs are unable to address must be immediately communicated to engineering supervision. As a member of the leadership team it is always your responsibility to conduct yourself in a professional manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment.
Understands the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process.
Understands the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
Effective Oral and Written Communication skills.
Proficient with Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
Electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience is desired.
A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage all wrapper techs, including planning and assigning work.
Ensure necessary parts are available and order parts to maintain adequate spare parts inventory.
Train wrapper techs and evaluate their work performance.
Schedule pre-flights and daily routines, including follow-ups.
Maintain all equipment in the finishing end of the bakery.
Immediately communicate equipment issues to engineering supervision if wrapper techs cannot address them.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner as a member of the leadership team.
Ensure all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
Maintain current and complete records of all activities – i.e. PM’s, safety, inventory, asset inventory, etc.
Perform other duties relating to the department.
Coach, train, and follow up with people to ensure production goals are met.
Understand Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution.
Familiar with Hostess bread cake products and equipment.