Wrapper Tech Lead

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Emporia, KS

1d • 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. 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment
• Understanding the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process
• Understanding 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
• Literate with MS Excel, Word
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting
• Ability to climb ladders
• 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
• Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met
• Understanding Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution
• Familiarity with Hostess bread cake products and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience
• A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

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 all parts to ensure there are always adequate spare parts
• Training of the wrapper techs
• Evaluating the work performance of wrapper techs
• Scheduling pre-flights and daily routines which will include follow-ups
• Maintaining all equipment in the finishing end of the bakery
• Immediately communicating any issues with the equipment that the wrapper techs are unable to address to engineering supervision
• Conducting oneself in a professional manner
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards program
• Support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs
• Culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs
• Creating a workplace where you truly belong
• Champion growth and development
• Foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED