Wrapper Tech Lead

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Emporia, KS

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that 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. Conduct yourself in a professional manner JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous management experience is desired. A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired but not 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 trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality. Oral and Written Communication - Effective Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word. Electrical and electronic troubleshooting. WORKING CONDITIONS: Manufacturing Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to climb ladders is required Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist. Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day. Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day. OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE: Setting and Achieving Goals - Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met. Understands Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution. Familiar with Hostess bread cake products and equipment MACHINES/TOOLS USED: Please see Engineering tool list We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (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 race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual 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.

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 trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
Oral and Written Communication - Effective
Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
Ability to climb ladders is required
Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours.
Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist.
Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day.
Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Managing all wrapper techs
Planning and assigning work for the wrapper techs with the help of engineering and production management
Ensuring that all necessary parts are available for work to be performed
Ordering parts to ensure there are always adequate spare parts
Training of the wrapper techs
Evaluating work performance
Scheduling pre-flights and daily routines which will include follow-ups
Maintaining all equipment in the finishing end of the bakery
Communicating equipment issues to engineering supervision
Ensuring that 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
Maintaining current and complete records of all activities – i.e. PM’s, safety, inventory, asset inventory, etc.
Performing other duties relating to the department
Conducting yourself in a professional manner
Setting and Achieving Goals - Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met.
Understands Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution.
Familiar with Hostess bread cake products and equipment