Department Manager

Location: Memphis, TN
Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

• Develop & deliver department master plan and manage the daily results of the work – includes equipment layout, team design/staffing, results management 

• Develop capability and leadership characteristics of Peanut Butter Area Leaders and Operations Process Engineers

• Responsible for meeting Quality, Safety, Reliability, and Cost targets for plant operations

• Collaborate with other plant functions in order to ensure all production needs are met

• Coordinate activities to increase Operations Excellence methodologies throughout the plant to improve metrics

• Coach others on overall plant product flow including all inputs and outputs

• Maintain open lines of communication with corporate Research & Development teams and Engineering departments

• Identify and eliminate losses from the operation; Lead in solving issues to cause and implement improvements

• Manage capital projects to improve Operations measures in the areas of capacity growth, production efficiencies, Quality, and Safety

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience

• Previous experience managing others

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organization skills

• Experience directing and managing vendors

• Ability to teach and lead others

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):

• Food processing or manufacturing experience

• Experience in a high-performance work environment

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program

• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business 

• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity 

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