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Technical Leader at The J.M. Smucker Company

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Longmont, Colorado





Job Description:

TITLE

Technical Leader

LOCATION

Longmont, CO

REPORTS TO

Manager, Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all Food Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements. Understanding and supporting The J.M. Smucker, Longmont Safety Program policies and performing work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizing unsafe work conditions and suggesting new safety standards as appropriate

  • Enhancing overall safety, quality, and productivity in the Sandwich Making department by providing technical expertise and guidance, implementing effective predictive and preventative PM programs, and building capability in all technicians.

  • Safely improve process reliability and run efficiency by eliminating stops

  • Develop and improve technical mastery by working within the team's technical resources and technicians

  • Lead improvement and loss elimination efforts within the assigned department

  • Maximizing equipment availability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and extending equipment life through a sustainable PM program, and implementation of loss elimination projects.

  • Driving high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant.

  • Has an expert level understanding of equipment in your designated department, providing technical support to teams.

  • Building mastery level skills in advanced technicians, advanced technical skills in equipment owners, and basic technical skills in all technicians.

  • Provide PM coaching and direction for the Mechanical Coordinator

  • Ensuring technical documentation, PMs and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place.

  • Responsible for development and improvement of maintenance procedures to facilitate the PM program.

  • Coaching teams and department leadership on effective PM planning and scheduling.

  • Developing and executing the technical budget for the department.

  • Addressing gaps in department performance, through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture.

  • Owning a safety and/or quality key element.

  • Actively participating in developing and executing advanced mechanical training and qualification programs; participating in assessments, ensuring effective training, and maintaining consistent qualification standards.

  • Developing and maintaining equipment standards and participating in design reviews for capital projects

  • Leading cross functional teams to deliver cost savings initiatives and departmental projects

  • Assisting in coordinating Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) activities for plant start-up.

  • Model the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other

  • Provide leadership and flexibility to support plant teams and technical resources

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering

Experience


  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others is required

  • Minimum of 3 years of food manufacturing experience is preferred

  • Mechanical and electrical experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred

Other


  • Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build capability on the floor

  • Ability to work and influence within a team environment

  • Strong analytical troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and root cause identification skills

  • Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and able to motivate others

  • Understands technical systems and terminology

  • Experience learning and integrating new technologies

  • Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment

  • Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems

  • Experience with plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc.)

  • Proven project management skills include managing multiple priorities

  • Effective presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Open to managing operating teams as needed (as backup or future assignment)

  • Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

  • Willingness to relocate for future opportunities

  • The salary range for this position is $83,500 to $119,900


  • This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan


  • Employee benefits can be viewed using the following link:https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits



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