Markham, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$131k–$180k/yr
Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Co. For more than 125 years, The J.M. Smucker Co. has been trusted to deliver quality food consumers trust for themselves and their families. Guided by a …
Skills: Category Management, People Management, Data Analytics, Storytelling, Strategic Planning
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$101k/yr
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Skills: Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving
Akron, Ohio, United States · Hybrid
Your Opportunity as the Analyst, IS Supply Chain - Integration Services As a member of the IS Supply Chain team, you will participate in planning, design, and support activities related to EDI systems and integrations. T…
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Akron, Ohio, United States · On-site
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Scottsville, Kentucky, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
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Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$33/hr
Starting pay is $23.40/hour (plus shift differential, if applicable). Year 2 = $26.74 Year 3 = $28.41 Year 4 = $33.43 First year: $70K+ with overtime. Wage progression over 3 years to a max of $33.43+/hr. With overtime u…
Skills: Manufacturing, Production equipment operation, Packaging, Safety compliance, Good manufacturing practices
Columbus, Georgia, United States · On-site
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Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
Milk-Bone is recruiting for a part-time Maintenance Electrician for day shift on Saturdays at $42.94/hr. Qualifications/Requirements • Candidate must have 5+years of direct industrial equipment maintenance in a productio…
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Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$94k–$135k/yr
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Skills: Leadership, Manufacturing operations, Team management, Continuous improvement, Root cause analysis
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
TITLE Manufacturing Technician – Bakery & Sandwich Making (Night Shift) REPORTS TO Area Leader LOCATION Longmont, Colorado COMPENSATION BASE RATE $23.94/hr. + ($3/hr. shift differential) BENEFITS Comprehensive benefits p…
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Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
TITLE Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift) REPORTS TO Area Leader NUMBER OF OPENINGS Multiple LOCATION Longmont, Colorado COMPENSATION BASE RATE Technician 5 ($41.57) + ($3/ hr shift differential) BENEFITS Comprehensive be…
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Emporia, Kansas, United States · On-site
JOB SUMMARY: Operator 1 Sanitor workers are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and …
Skills: Sanitation, Equipment Assembly, Equipment Disassembly, Cleaning, Safety Compliance
Scottsville, Kentucky, United States · On-site
TITLE Bakery 2 Advance Technical Resource (ATR) - Peanut Butter Team (Nights) LOCATION Scottsville, Kentucky Reports To Bakery Area Leader Job Description TITLE Line 2 Advance Technical Resource (ATR) - Peanut Butter Tea…
Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, Studio5000, Logix5000, FactoryTalk
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
TITLE Manufacturing Technician – Bakery & Sandwich Making (Day Shift) REPORTS TO Area Leader LOCATION Longmont, Colorado COMPENSATION BASE RATE $23.94/hr. BENEFITS Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of em…
Skills: Quality Control, Troubleshooting, HMI Operation, Sanitation, Material Handling
Orrville, Ohio, United States · Hybrid
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Topeka, Kansas, United States · On-site
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Skills: Manufacturing, Equipment maintenance, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Quality control
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK
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Emporia, Kansas, United States · On-site
Your Opportunity as a Production Supervisor The Production Supervisor is responsible for efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The Supervisor maintains a safe and productive wor…
Skills: Production Supervision, Team Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control
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Lead the category leadership team to uncover shopper insights and create innovative solutions for complex business challenges. Oversee strategic category work, manage data partner relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mutual growth.
Requires a university degree or college diploma with 7-10 years of experience in Sales or Category Management and Analytics. Proficiency in NielsenIQ, retailer third-party data, and AI tools like Copilot 365 is essential.
Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Co. For more than 125 years, The J.M. Smucker Co. has been trusted to deliver quality food consumers trust for themselves and their families. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers by building brands they love and leading in growing categories, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. This includes offering beloved brands such as Jif®, Folgers® and Milk-Bone® as well as leading brands exclusive to Canada including Robin Hood®, Five Roses®, and Carnation®.
At Smucker, we provide a nurturing, collaborative and inclusive environment giving each employee the opportunity to contribute and thrive in their own unique way. We want you to become part of the Smucker Family; to become part of our journey of growth and thriving together. Join Smucker and experience a place where everyone can be their whole self, is respected, included and treated equitably, has a voice and can make an impact.
Senior Manager, Category Leadership
Reports To:
Director, Customer and Category Strategy
Markham, Ontario (Hybrid)
The Senior Manager Category Leadership is a strategic and transformational leader with superior leadership skills and a passion for lifelong learning.
The incumbent will deliver on JMS vision to become industry thought leaders by creating innovative solutions to complex business challenges. They will lead the team in effectively leveraging multiple sources of data to uncover unique shopper and category insights that drive mutual growth and support the execution of our strategic initiatives.
They will focus on identifying team efficiencies, optimizing capabilities, and fostering continuous learning while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional category stewardship.
The Senior Manager will oversee the execution of Joint Business Plan materials, collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to elevate the impact of Category Leadership and support our long-term vision.
Additionally, the incumbent will strengthen relationships with business partners, staying up to date with advancements in analytics and seeking the best value for JMS.
Success in this role is defined by the Senior Manager's ability to elevate Category Leadership's strategic impact while inspiring their team to transform, develop, and grow. This requires a unique balance of visionary thinking and team leadership.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY
Oversee strategic category work to ensure alignment with category objectives and JMS ambition.
Lead and coach team members to maximize their potential, identify learning opportunities and leverage tools efficiently.
Help prioritize workload to align with strategic priorities and key customers.
Support internal stakeholders during the annual planning cycle, providing market and category insights to help drive JMS growth ambition and strategic objectives.
Acts as a close partner with Insights to create data-driven category growth strategies.
Oversee the development of key retailer specific shelving & assortment principles.
Manage relationships and budgets with data partners (Circana, NIQ, Dunnhumby, among others) to optimize investments and value.
Identify requirements for tool development and data supporting systems.
Strengthen relationships with US counterparts to leverage their scale and expertise for greater impact.
Proactively builds future talent pipeline, ensuring a steady stream of skilled professionals to support long-term growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree/College Diploma or relevant experience – MBA is a plus.
7-10 years of experience in Sales and/or Category Management & Analytics
Proficient in storytelling best practices with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills.
Proven experience in people management, coaching, and talent development.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a creative mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail with a bias for action.
Proficiency in NielsenIQ Panel and RMS data.
Strong understanding of retailer third-party data (Dunnhumby, Circana, LDIA).
Experience negotiating vendor contracts is an asset.
Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Proven experience with Copilot 365, leveraging AI for data mining and efficiencies.
$130,500 - $179,900 annually
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, skills, work experience, and internal equity considerations.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization
Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. does not utilize any artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in any phase of the recruitment process.
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We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that can add value to our team. We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above.
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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.
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At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin'®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Smucker's®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society.
Offices: One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667, US · 80 Whitehall Dr, Markham, ON L3R 0P3, CA
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin'®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Smucker's®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society.
Offices: One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667, US · 80 Whitehall Dr, Markham, ON L3R 0P3, CA
