Available Shift:
Monday - Friday
8:00p - 4:30a
JOB SUMMARY
Bakery Team Leaders direct the flow of work in varied operations and supervise/lead others in carrying out production. They receive work orders and timetables from Shift Supervisors and Production Manager. They organize and deploy team members within their area to accomplish the production orders for the shift. They need to be able to operate machines in their area when the need arises. They recognize and understand work processes and analyze and problem solves on a continual basis. They guide the processes of mixing, proofing, retarding of mixed dough, and the spreading, shaping, cutting, measuring, weighing, baking, bagging packaging, and warehousing of goods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for the direct supervision and training of team members engaged in mixing, handling, proofing, baking, frying, and packaging of all food products.
- Ensure schedules are met and quality standards maintained, while maximizing labor efficiencies utilizing lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Value Streaming (analyzing processes for best efficiencies), and assure resources and supplies are used efficiently and conservatively.
- Assure proper safety protocols are being used at all times.
- Monitor quality control and compliance functions and utilize resources as appropriate including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, Research & Development, Information Technology, etc.
- Know and share company goals and objectives with team members and coach them to achieve them.
- Assure successful formula and process improvements are shared and implemented by all team members.
- Assure policies and procedures are followed.
- Assure equipment and facility are maintained properly.
- Attend to injured team members immediately, obtain medical assistance if necessary; complete proper safety paperwork and act to eliminate reoccurrences.
- Embrace change and motivate team members to support change.
- Increase personal knowledge and information through educational opportunities.
- Participate in the evaluation and discipline process of team members with the assistance of the Production Shift Supervisor.
- Use software programs to assist in meeting personal and team goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to work with other team leaders and supervisors and members of management in a harmonious and cooperative manner and to contribute positively to the overall decision-making process.
- Ability to lead a group of employees by engaging, motivating, directing staff, and solving work-related problems.
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures, computers, and current technological innovations in the industry.
- Extensive knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s as demonstrated by successful application of principles while keeping safety at the forefront.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated successful implementation of the principles throughout the production area.
- Understanding of production planning and quality assurance and ability to apply basic analytical and statistical knowledge.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the company both written and verbal.
- An understanding, tact, and willingness to see other points of view and to compromise when needed. Included would be self-awareness, self-motivation, emotional self-management, empathy, and interpersonal competency.
- Ability to think proactively, and manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.
- Work experience in a manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
- Working Conditions: The plant environment will often include some conditions with noise, cold, hot, wet, and slippery walking surfaces.
- Must possess above-average skills of the English language (understanding, speaking, and reading). Must be able to perform simple math problems, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person