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J.M. Smucker

Produces jams, peanut butter, breakfast foods

Production Supervisor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Emporia, KS, USA
In Person100% on-site on the PM shift, 4:30 p.m.–4:30 a.m.; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and SAP is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and processes to produce quality products.
  • Understanding of bakery equipment and its operation.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with high noise levels.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, and occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently and push and pull heavy objects.
  • Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain production efficiency while preserving product integrity and quality.
  • Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
  • Coach and influence employees under supervision.
  • Train and motivate employees to achieve high productivity and performance.
  • Directly manage daily activities and long-term objectives of the department in coordination with managers across shifts or departments.
  • Spend most working time on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities and monitoring safety, production, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, and corporate standards.
  • Conduct thorough investigations to identify and eliminate the root causes of manufacturing problems.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Quality, and Maintenance leaders to resolve issues.
  • Ensure staff follow work rules and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
  • Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement and adherence to company standards and operating procedures.
  • Work on-site during the PM shift from 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed.
  • Regularly talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds and push and pull heavy objects.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is strongly preferred.

About the company

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J.M. Smucker

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Smucker makes and sells everyday food brands that families trust, from jams and jellies to a broad lineup of pantry staples. Its products work by meeting common cooking and eating needs, with items like fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening, and baking mixes that are sold through grocery stores and other retailers. The company differentiates itself with a long history and a diversified portfolio formed through strategic acquisitions, giving it well-known brands and wide market reach. Its goal is to grow by expanding its product range, preserving brand trust, and increasing household share through better availability and convenience for consumers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Orrville, Ohio

Founded

1897

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What believers are saying

  • August 26, 2026 guidance raised fiscal 2027 EPS to $10.50-$11.00.
  • Uncrustables grew double digits in Q1, and management lifted full-year sales expectations.
  • Café Bustelo net sales rose 23% in Q1, proving premium coffee traction.

What critics are saying

  • Sweet Baked Snacks sales fell 7% in Q1, leaving Hostess stabilization unfinished.
  • Management still expects fiscal 2027 sales to decline 1%-2%, despite strong profit.
  • Coffee profits depend on pricing; June 2026 tariff refunds faded, exposing commodity and freight inflation.

What makes J.M. Smucker unique

  • Uncrustables, Café Bustelo, Hostess, and Jif diversify demand across breakfast, coffee, and snacks.
  • August 26, 2026 results showed 760-basis-point gross margin expansion and 71% EPS growth.
  • September 2026 seasonal launches and licensed crumb pies keep brands culturally present.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 19th, 2026
General Mills' 7.7% yield beats J.M. Smucker's 3.9% despite no near-term dividend growth

General Mills is the better dividend stock than J.M. Smucker, according to an analysis by TIKR. General Mills yields 7.7%, about twice Smucker's 3.9%, though its chief financial officer says the dividend won't rise in the near term while the company pays down debt. General Mills paid out 85% of its free cash flow as dividends over the twelve months to August 30, 2026. Smucker paid 29% over the twelve months to July 31, 2026. Analysts expect 76% and 40% for fiscal 2027, on free cash flow of $1.75 billion and $1.18 billion. Smucker has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive fiscal years and is back at its 3x net debt to EBITDA target. General Mills expects to need at least a couple of years to reach that level. On $10,000 invested, General Mills pays $770 a year against Smucker's $390. The main risk is profit: General Mills expects fiscal 2027 adjusted operating profit to fall 8% to 13% in constant currency.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 17th, 2026
Smucker's stock returned 28% versus Tyson's 6.2% as Smucker raises its outlook

Investors have favoured JM Smucker over Tyson Foods this past year. Smucker's stock returned 28.0%, against 6.2% for Tyson. Smucker raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings forecast to $10.75 at the midpoint, from $10.00 in June, and lifted its free cash flow forecast. Tyson now expects its beef business to lose $575 million in fiscal 2026, up from a projected $425 million loss in May, because of cattle availability. Smucker kept 19.7% of sales as operating profit, against 2.3% for Tyson. Its sales grew 5.1%, against 2.9% for Tyson, though it expects sales to fall 1% to 2% in fiscal 2027. Tyson is cheaper on earnings, at 33.1 times against 58.6 for Smucker. It also carries less debt relative to its market value: 41.9% against 51.3%.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 28th, 2026
Campbell's slashes dividend 36% as EPS collapses to $2.17 while Smucker raises payout to $1.12

Campbell's slashed its dividend 36% to $0.25 per share after fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share collapsed to $2.17, down from $2.91. The cut followed a 37% drop in operating income to $852 million and a 6% decline in organic snacks sales. J.M. Smucker, by contrast, raised its quarterly dividend to $1.12 and guided full-year adjusted EPS to $10.50 to $11.00. First-quarter adjusted EPS hit $3.24, beating estimates, with revenue up 5% to $2.22 billion. However, Smucker faces similar pressures. Sweet Baked Snacks fell 7% and a $961.7 million Hostess impairment wiped out GAAP earnings. Despite this, operating cash flow swung to $425.7 million from negative territory. Analysts rate Smucker with eight strong buys and a $141 target, whilst Campbell's carries four strong sells and a $21 target. Year-to-date, Smucker is up 27% whilst Campbell's is down 27%.

The Licensing Letter
Sep 25th, 2026
Easy as pie: J.M. Smucker and Golden West partner on fruit Crumb Pies.

Easy as pie: J.M. Smucker and Golden West partner on fruit Crumb Pies. September 25, 2026 By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A new line of Smucker's Crumb Pies is giving consumers some easy and delicious dessert options, in a partnership with licensee Golden West Food Group. The J.M. Smucker Co. and Golden West have jointly launched an all-new line of ready-to-bake fruit crumb pies that combine convenience with that unbeatable fresh-out-of-the-oven taste of a newly baked pie. The licensing partnership was brokered by Brand Central, a global top 10 licensing agency representing The J.M. Smucker Co. Partner Golden West, based in Vernon, California, is a top licensee in the food and beverage industry. The company produces a wide variety of high-quality food products, ranging from raw to fully cooked and from fresh to frozen. Known for its history of innovation in the industry, GWFG is a trusted licensee that partners with renowned brands and celebrities such as Jack Daniel's BBQ, Kellogg's, Disney, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, General Mills, and more. Launching in four classic flavors - Apple, Mixed Berry, Cherry, and Peach - the new Smucker's Crumb Pies combine real fruit fillings, golden crumb toppings, and classic crusts to create a warm, freshly baked dessert made for sharing. There's no thawing required, so pies go straight from the freezer to the oven, making it easy to bring a little more sweetness to family dinners, celebrations, holidays, and everyday moments. The new lineup includes: * Smucker's Apple Crumb Pie: Made with real apple slices and warm spices, topped with a golden, buttery crumb topping and paired with a flaky crust. * Smucker's Mixed Berry Crumb Pie: A flavorful combination of five real berries - blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries - that balances sweet and slightly tart berry flavor in every bite. * Smucker's Cherry Crumb Pie: Made with real sweetened cherries for bold, bright fruit flavor and a delicious balance of sweet and tart, finished with a buttery crumb topping and classic crust. * Smucker's Peach Crumb Pie: Made with real peaches for full, sweet peach flavor with a bright finish, topped with a golden crumb topping and classic crust. Each 30-ounce Smucker's Crumb Pie is made with real fruit filling, features a golden crumb topping**,** and classic crust, and provides seven generous servings. The pies contain no artificial dyes or high-fructose corn syrup. The partners say Smucker's Crumb Pies will begin rolling out at select retailers in October 2026, with additional retail distribution anticipated as the line expands, including Food Lion and Hannaford. Availability and assortment will vary by retailer and location. Brand Central says consumers can look forward to more sweet choices in the coming months, as a second line called Smucker's Hand Pies is expected to launch early next year, offering another convenient way for consumers to enjoy the familiar fruit flavors from The J.M. Smucker Co.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 24th, 2026
SJM reports margin expansion and double-digit brand growth despite portfolio weakness

The J.M. Smucker Company enters fiscal 2027 with stronger earnings expectations, driven by double-digit growth in Uncrustables and Cafe Bustelo. The current fiscal-year EPS estimate has risen 7.2% in the past four weeks. Uncrustables delivered 12% total-company net sales growth in the first quarter, whilst Cafe Bustelo increased net sales 23%. Adjusted gross margin improved 760 basis points in the first quarter. However, the company expects fiscal 2027 net sales to decline 1%-2%. Sweet Baked Snacks sales fell 7% in the first quarter, and Pet Foods sales rose just 1%. SJM trades at 11.4 times forward 12-month earnings, below its industry average of 14.2 times. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold).