Responsible for assisting the 3rd shift supervisor to ensure that the assigned production line (mixing through packaging) delivers the scheduled volume of production while achieving quality and efficiency goals; it is imperative that that this leader maintain the pace required and is aware of the workflow of the bakery. Responsible for training, coaching and helping team members solve problems. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the work of approximately 20 team members in all areas of the production line
- Acts as the subject matter expert for end-to-end bakery operations
- Coaches, trains, and ultimately drives retention of team members
- Assists shift supervisor in creating weekly production schedule; ensures the adherence to the schedule.
- Maintains line compliance with all Food and Employee safety measures
- Collaborates with maintenance, sanitation, quality, IT for resolving any issue on the line
- Coordinates the work activities, placement and training of Line Leads & Team Members on the shift.
- Fosters effective communication and relationships with machine leaders and other team members.
- Meet the company set standards for quality, yield, OEE, labor hours and down time.
- Develop and implement ideas to improve efficiency and reduce waste for the production line. Encourage and provide ideas for continual improvement within the operation of the line.
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area by following GMPs, Team Member Safety and Food Safety & Defense Policies. Maintain a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
ExpectationsCOMMUNICATION
- Actively listens
- Builds cross-functional relationships
- Clearly conveys goals and expectations
- Resolves conflict in a manner consistent with company culture and policies
- Performs well under stress
- Demonstrates respect for diversity
- Keeps management informed of concerns/ideas of team
SUPERVISION
- Establishes clear priorities and modifies as necessary
- Accessible to team, internal and external customers
- Effectively conducts team meetings
- Allows team to identify a problem and make fact-based decisions
- Trains and develops employees
- Provides employee feedback and recognition
- Challenges others to develop new ideas
- Holds employees accountable for their performance
- Satisfactorily resolves employee issues in partnership with Human Resources.
- Ensures safe working environment and practices.
- Helps to build a strong, unified team
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
- Acts decisively and takes appropriate action
- Effectively communicates with other Epi personnel to resolve issues.
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
- Balances competing demands and priorities
- Demonstrates receptivity to ideas and suggestions
- Adapts to change
- Anticipates problems and designs contingency plans
- Identifies and utilizes all available resources
Requirements
- Fully knowledgeable of all company products and specifications.
- Able to recognize poor quality product(s) and capable of making the appropriate discard decision.
- Knows how to prevent damage that affects the quality of the products, the equipment, and minimizes down time.
- Solid computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Experienced in the daily operation of the baking and packaging functions
- Is flexible and able to work beyond regularly scheduled work hours on short notice
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus