The wrapper tech lead is responsible for managing all wrapper techs, this includes but is not limited to planning and assigning work for the wrapper techs with the help of engineering and production management. The wrapper tech lead should ensure that all necessary parts are available for work to be performed and that all parts are ordered to ensure there are always adequate spare parts. The wrapper tech lead is responsible for the training of the wrapper techs and the evaluations of their work performance. The wrapper tech lead will be responsible for scheduling pre-flights and daily routines which will include follow-ups. It will be the wrapper tech lead’s responsibility to maintain all equipment in the finishing end of the bakery. Any issues with the equipment that the wrapper techs are unable to address must be immediately communicated to engineering supervision.
As a member of the leadership team it is always your responsibility to conduct yourself in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement
- Maintain current and complete records of all activities – i.e. PM’s, safety, inventory, asset inventory, etc.
- Perform other duties relating to the department.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous management experience is desired.
- A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired but not required.
- 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.
- Oral and Written Communication - Effective
- Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
- Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Manufacturing Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to climb ladders is required
- Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist.
- Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day.
- Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:
- Setting and Achieving Goals - Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met.
- Understands Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution.
- Familiar with Hostess bread cake products and equipment
MACHINES/TOOLS USED:
- Please see Engineering tool list
The Right Place for You
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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.
