Your Opportunity as the Operations Manager

Leads all Donette processing and packaging operations.  Functions as a member of the site leadership team.  Owns all results including safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, sustainability, and organizational capability.  Leads targeted initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the site.  Models continuous improvement by implementing systemic changes.

Location: Arkadelphia, AR bakery

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

  

Reports To: Plant Manager 

In this role you will:

Support and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic beliefs and Our Commitment to Each OtherResponsible for all processing and packing operationsResponsible for meeting or exceeding safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, sustainability, and organizational capability targetsResponsible for development and effective management of the operation’s budgetsResponsible for department staffing and leadership development.Work with all plant functions, including departments and work system pillars, to ensure all production needs are metAchieve an excellent understanding of operational capabilities and product flow including all inputs and outputsCollaboration with all pillars and maintaining a healthy relationship between Operations and pillarsIdentify and eliminate losses from the operation; lead in solving issues to cause and implement improvements; utilize Critical Thinking toolsParticipate in the annual Site Master Planning processDevelop and deliver Department Master Plan; manage the implementationSupport HPO (High Performance Organization) vision and work system and develop a plan to move the workforce in the direction of the visionSupport Operational Excellence programs and model behaviorsFacilitate the DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meeting with a focus on identification of losses and assignment of in-depth failure analysis, when appropriate.Analyze production capacity to ensure strategies that support customer demandCoach the management of capital projects to improve Operations measures in the areas of capacity growth, production efficiencies, Quality, and SafetyCollaborate with Innovation Teams to support the development, testing and launch of new productsEnsure that essential business information is routinely and clearly communicated so employees clearly understand the operation’s Vision and results toward achievement of goalsIn conjunction with the HR Manager and Plant Manager, effectively manage employee relations issuesProfessionally represent the site to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, Local and State Government, etc.

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:

A bachelor’s degree is requiredA minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experienceBuilding a high-performance work culture and systemsBuild and develop strong leadersLead a large organization to deliver business needsLeading an operation where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivityPriority setting and problem solvingDecisive, proactive, and strategic in decision makingOrganizational skillsWork effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

Food manufacturing industrySelf-motivated and able to motivate othersAbility to be flexible in changing business needsWeekend work will be expected on an as needed basis to support key initiativesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

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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