1st Shift Production Lead - Airport Bakery

Full Time Service Workers Zanesille, OH, US

Salary Range: $32.05 To $32.05 Hourly

Objective of the Position:

The assistant production supervisor is responsible for providing support to the production floor. The role is ultimately responsible for the production of baked goods on 2 production lines, product quality, completion of production orders, GMP and HACCP compliance housekeeping as well warehousing/freezer inventory. They are also responsible for the applicable production associates on their assigned shift. They monitor all production lines in accordance to the schedule, manpower, Quality Assurance, BRC/FSMA guidelines and safety requirements.

Drive continuous improvement and engagement of associates to achieve world class results.
Work Schedule:1st shift schedule, working 8-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.
More detail regarding shift times will be provided to qualified candidates upon phone screens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, FSMA/BRC, and Customer regulations
• Coach, counsel, train and develop associate’s skills
• Establishes efficient production processes for all the company’s product lines
• Ensures that all products are in compliance with QA and FSMA/BRC regulations
• Regularly work with other supervisors in methods of improving production processes.
• Prior to shift start, reviews production schedule with the line associates and keeps them informed of any changes in product, line changes, material availability. Complete shift huddle/communication/GEMBA walks with Supervisors and associates.
• Complete any and all applicable Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) relating to safety, downtime, material loss, etc
• Assures that all recipes, bills of material, labels, tools and equipment are ready prior to production start
• Inspects production lines regularly to assure that Good Manufacturing Practices are followed
• Makes certain that production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards. Helps to drive and maintain a 5S methodology of sort, shine, set-in order, standardize and sustain.
• Takes disciplinary measures when an associate fails to comply with company regulations. Drive coaching of the team to eliminate behavior that willfully violates the company policies
• Responsible for making quality products that meet all the Food Safety, FSMA/BRC, QA, and customer requirements
• Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to production: materials, associate hours, and counts are accurate. Completes all required information tracking and data collection. Confirms all production into SAP system and double-checks accuracy of the information entered into the system.
• Pro-active response to down time and rapid shift and product changeovers. Drive continuous improvement opportunities around changeovers involving maintenance, quality and the operators on shift.
• Resolves quality problems with QA participation immediately
• Maintains effective communications between the Plant Manager and supervisors Identifies significant issues related to quality, safety, down time, production problems or any other unexpected issues
• As new products are introduced, the manager and the supervisors take a pro-active approach to learn everything about the new product and by comparison. Utilize KPI data to drive performance with associates.

• Lead and motivate associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs.
• Participate in and lead LEAN manufacturing activities as needed, kaizen, SMED, 5S, etc. Perform GEMAB walk throughs at beginning/end of shift with other Supervisors.

• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to recognize and encourage the behaviors that contribute to teamwork
• Ability to communicate and work effectively…