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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 4 hours ago

Team Leader

Arkadelphia, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The J.M. Smucker Co. is a leading food company dedicated to quality and community. They are seeking a Team Leader to coordinate staffing, manage shift activities, and ensure team accountability for safety and quality standards.

ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Coordinate staffing and overtime activities on shift for the team and upcoming shifts

Manage the day ensuring the team has clear shift plans at least 24 hours prior to a new shift

Follow through on shift plans to ensure key work tasks are accomplished before the end of shift. Serve as a resource to flow to the work when needed

Responsible and accountable for all team results (Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Delivery, Reliability, Overtime, Training, etc.)

Ensure the team is achieving the desired short-term goals. Maintain team scorecards for all aspects of responsibility

Ensure the team is operating based on established documented SOPs and manufacturing standards. Team Leader is expected to be qualified on Fryer, Glaze/Enrober, Bagger, and Two Material Handler job functions. This includes but is not limited to machine operations and sanitation of line equipment

Communicate activities and issues across department boundaries. Work with Business to resolve shift issues such as production accounting, quality/reliability issues, production planning, and schedule changes

Seek out and use department and plant resources on Operations Excellence systems, such as Preventative Maintenance, Focused Improvement, or Autonomous Maintenance. Coach the team on using root cause analysis tools to resolve operational and technical problems

Resolve tough interpersonal conflicts between teams and individuals. Facilitate goal setting and train groups on effective communication

Use accountability model to improve an individual's performance

Ensure each individual has a clear training plan and is making satisfactory progress towards the plan. Coach team members on performance

Assess team results weekly and monthly. Develop a plan to improve outages. Work directly with Supervisors and Area Leaders to improve results areas

Develop savings projects to improve department losses and work with key resources to drive improvements. Coach other team members to reduce losses

Serve as a resource to the department on base information systems such as Proficy, EAM, and IMS

Provide effective feedback and develop work plans that drive the business and build individuals’ skills

Lead effective team meetings. Ensure key information is discussed. Address and resolve team conflicts in a group setting

Qualification

Manufacturing leadershipOperations Excellence systemsRoot cause analysisFood environment experienceOrganizational skillsCoaching skillsEffective communicationTeam conflict resolution