The J.M. Smucker Co.

Assistant Engineering Manager

Posted 15 Days Ago

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Indianapolis, IN

3-5 Years Experience

Food

The Role

Supervise and train maintenance personnel, plan and direct engineering and maintenance activities, focus on meeting quality and productivity standards, uphold safety protocols, ensure compliance with company policies, maintain records, and implement procedures for efficient bakery operation.

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Your Opportunity as an Assistant Engineering Manager

Supervise and train maintenance personnel in the upkeep of existing equipment and the installation of new equipment. Plan and direct engineering and maintenance activities for a work shift. Focus on meeting standards for quality, productivity, downtime, and a bakery product that is malformed because of improper handling.

Location: Indianapolis, IN Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, Second Shift

In this Role You Will:

Supervise and lead a shift of mechanics to meet planned objectives and respond effectively to emergencies.
Communicate status of shift to following shift and others who require the information.
Identify equipment and facility deficiencies and ensure the initiation of corrective action.
Assess mechanics technical and troubleshooting skills. Provide training and counseling as needed to assist mechanics in meeting performance standards.
Instruct production personnel in the proper operation and care of equipment.
Ensure preventive maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards.
Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. Ensure equipment is maintained in safe operating condition. Ensure compliance with the corporate accident prevention program.
Comply with all collective bargaining agreements to foster positive employee relations.
Maintain current and complete records of all activities.
Coordinate and implement company policies and procedures in all areas.
Perform other duties relating to the efficient operation of the bakery as assigned.

The Right Role 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:

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology or a related area of study is preferred
4 years of maintenance experience in a food-manufacturing environment
2+years’ experience as a supervisory is preferred
Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment.
Understands the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process.
Understands the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process. Ability to trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm - effectively leads, coaches, trains, and motivates people to follow established standards.
Effectively monitor performance of direct reports and provide feedback to improve performance.
Oral and Written Communication Skills.
Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met.
Personal Computer Skills - Familiar with MS Excel and Word

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

Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment.
Understands the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process.
Understands the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process. Ability to trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm - effectively leads, coaches, trains, and motivates people to follow established standards.
Effectively monitor performance of direct reports and provide feedback to improve performance.
Oral and Written Communication Skills.
Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met.
Personal Computer Skills - Familiar with MS Excel and Word

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

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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The Company

HQ: Orrville, OH

5,001 Employees

On-site Workplace

What We Do

Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.