3rd Shift Bread Production Lead Person

Bringing Home the Dough

Assist supervisors in the operations of shift production. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

• Ensure that production employees are instructed and trained in the care and safe operations of equipment.
• Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials. Perform continuous inspection of products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Promote positive relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
• Position may be responsible for operating the facility metal detector(s). For this job responsibility, operator must be fully trained and certified.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safety policies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings, etc.
• May occasionally work in place of employees out sick, on vacation, etc.
• Plan and adjust work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of production.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Ensure compliance with all company rules, policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
• Complete AIB Master Baker Correspondence Course.
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

• Two or more years of production experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility, preferably in bread production.
• Basic knowledge of all bread production procedures, and ability to operate all machines in that process.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, record, and communicate information applicable to the job, such as: production schedules, FDA & CDC guidelines, safety requirements, policies and procedures.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 16 hours on a daily basis.
• Physically capable of rapid, unimpeded movements to all applicable production areas. Must be capable of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling as required in production operation.
• Hearing, vision and smell sufficient to detect malfunctions in all production equipment; evaluate product size, shape, color, appearance, position; and set gauges, dials, rulers, guides, etc.
• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job, safety, and production standards. Must be able to communicate clearly and distinctly in English in person or via telephone and on paging device.

Salary Range: $26.13 - $27.11 hourly

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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