Supervisor, Kitting Production

Your Opportunity as Kitting Production Supervisor

Location: Edgerton,. KS

Work Arrangements: Monday – Friday, 3 pm to 12:30 am, some Saturdays

In this role you will:  

• Report to assigned shift in a timely manner with adequate time to prepare for oncoming shift
• Review available staffing and work assignments while updating Daily Staffing Sheet in a timely manner
• Walk assigned area and identify available equipment and any safety needs
• Review staffing assignments for production lines in the department
• Actively participate in shift start-ups bringing pertinent information to the team highlighting the current safety topics, accomplishments, and other announcements
• Verify labor needs vs. daily schedule provided by production scheduler
• Plan and continuously monitor departmental operation throughout the shift to ensure that all work requirements and customer needs are being met.
• Responsible for instilling the Smucker culture through the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other.
• Responsible for safety, facility security, and housekeeping on shift.
• Provide performance-based feedback to direct reports through monitoring of individual performances and job assignments.
• Drive and implement the business plan to achieve or exceed goals.
• Implement Lean principles to drive operational improvements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures and directives.
• Prepare, review, analyze and present business reports and updates to identify operational improvements in production, quality, and safety.
• Assist in staffing and training of assigned associates.
• Assist in scheduling and movement of labor in the facility in order to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and compliant with company policies.
• Demonstrate and promote a solution based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment.
• Translate complex information into easily understandable messages to facilitate clear communication and expectations across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization.
• Willingness to work off-shifts as needed.

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: 

• 3+ years’ experience in comprehensive management, including at least 3 years of experience in management of inventory within distributions logistics preferably in a 24x7x365 environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and analytical skills; able to partner and communicate with all levels of an organization from hourly associates to senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, warehouse management systems, database systems.
• Proven ability to multi-task, set and manage priorities based on business requirements.
• Experience in Blue Yonder, Oracle and IMI systems is a plus.

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

• Self-starter; Ability to make sound decisions with limited direction.
• Adhere to company and facility safety policies and procedures
• Serve as a facilitator to policies and procedures including training and application.
• Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement; Adhere to company standards and operating procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work Planning, Organization & Execution – Highly organized; Ability to plan, direct & administer work efforts in order to accomplish company objectives.