Production Department Manager

J.M. Smucker

Arkadelphia, AR, United States
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Manufacturing operational experience
Lead production teams
Manage production kpis
** J.M. Smucker is seeking a Production Department Manager for its bakery products manufacturing facility in Arkadelphia, AR. The role involves overseeing production operations, managing teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while fostering a positive workplace culture. **

Job Summary

  • The Department Manager is responsible for day-to-day direction and oversight of the manufacturing of bakery products and teams to ensure consistent and efficient production.
  • This role requires leading the team to implement best practices and standards to improve and manage to KPIs while supporting plant safety, quality, and reliability targets.
  • Smucker’s culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs, supporting every employee’s physical, emotional, and financial needs in a strong community environment.

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** J.M. Smucker is seeking a Production Department Manager for its bakery products manufacturing facility in Arkadelphia, AR. The role involves overseeing production operations, managing teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while fostering a positive workplace culture. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manufacturing operational experience
  • lead production teams
  • manage production KPIs
  • coordinate cross-functional teams
  • implement Autonomous Maintenance
  • manage capital projects
  • 100% on-site work

Nice-to-have

  • food processing experience
  • high-performance work environment
  • strong communication skills
  • vendor management experience
  • flexible scheduling including weekends
  • collaborative leadership style
  • commitment to company culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3+ years manufacturing management experience
  • Engineering or technical degree preferred
  • Willingness to travel at least 10%
  • Availability for after hours and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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