Your Opportunity as the Plant Manager Location: Arkadelphia, AR Bakery Work Arrangements: 100% on-site Reports To: Senior Director, Operations - Sweet Baked Snacks In this role you will: Responsible for plant performance in accordance with Strategic Business Area objectives for product supply, absorption, manufacturing variances, safety, quality, sustainability, cost center budgets, and capital project management Responsible for implementation and advancement of Continuous Improvement Programs Responsible for development and advancement of JMS Culture and employee engagement across the organization Responsible for managing the customer-supplier relationships with corporate services, marketing, research and development, engineering and our external suppliers and vendors Responsible for staffing and professional development of plant leaders, and driving high performance work culture and systems Responsible for developing the plant vision and master plan, capital budget, expense budget, and other strategic planning Manage the relationship with local city representatives to maintain positive community relations, and ensure compliance with all regulations Own Safety Key Element 1 and set the standard for safety across the organization 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: Bachelor’s degree Continuous Improvement, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma or other experience with the implementation of High Performing Work Systems Successful experience leading, coaching and managing leaders Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Prior Plant Manager experience Knowledge of GMP, PC, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations strongly preferred We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.