Cake line 1 Finishing Lead

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Emporia, KS
•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Line 1 Finishing Lead supports bakery manufacturing activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The lead helps direct the workforce, performs operator and utility jobs, communicates and works effectively with the team, gives and follows written and verbal instructions, operates bakery equipment safely and accurately, and maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. This is a PM-position in a manufacturing environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous safety training is preferred. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motions. The lead must be able to perform the listed physical requirements and use the tools and equipment identified in the posting.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to give and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.
  • Organizational skills; ability to read and follow formulations, calculate dough line requirements, record batters and exceptions, and compute exceptions accurately.
  • Ability to identify ingredients and understand digital scales.
  • Ability to hear, see, understand written and verbal instructions, and use depth perception and peripheral vision.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and bend for 9 hours; lift up to approximately 100 pounds; reach; climb stairs and ladders; and perform repetitive motions as described in the posting.
  • Must be in good physical condition.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous safety training.

Responsibilities

  • Set up the line and follow the product from start to finish.
  • Ensure operators are present and communicate with the supervisor.
  • Respond to trouble calls.
  • Ensure the line runs efficiently and maintain GMP standards.
  • Monitor employee performance to ensure employees are doing their jobs.
  • Assist with training new employees.
  • Assist with completing line paperwork.
  • Monitor start-up and changeover.
  • Help direct the workforce and perform operator and utility jobs.
  • Safely and accurately operate bakery equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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