Bakery Production Foreperson

Franz Family Bakery; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery in Oregon is seeking a Production Foreman to lead a hard-working, fast-paced team in bread production. The Foreman will oversee shift operations, ensure quality, safety, and compliance with SQF procedures, and coordinate with engineering on equipment adjustments to meet production schedules.

This role requires at least two years of leadership in a production environment, a high school diploma, and skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience leading a production team.
• High School diploma required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bakery experience preferred.
• Additional technical or safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate shift activities to ensure quality and safety.
• Set up equipment for startup and continuous operation.
• Monitor production for proper slicing, packaging, and coding.
• Collaborate with engineering for equipment adjustments.
• Ensure adequate packaging supplies for smooth runs.
• Train employees and enforce company policies.
• Resolve problems promptly.
• Communicate clearly and seek clarification when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Production Foremanto join our hard working and fast-paced team. TheProduction Foreman will assist in a variety of positions or tasks with the production of a variety of bread products. All work will be performed in accordance with SQF Food Safety procedures. Job tasks may change from day to day depending upon production needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing, coordinating department activities on the shift to guaranteetheproduction of quality products in a clean, safe manner within established operating standards and planned schedules.
• Ensures set up of equipment to ensure proper start-up and continuous operation.
• Monitors products during production cycle for proper slicing, packaging and coding to established standards.
• Works with engineering department with equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and on-time production schedule.
• Confirms adequate supply of packaging supplies for a smooth and efficient production run.
• Trains employees to perform to standard on each job within the department, including Safety, Quality, Cost and Service. Explains and fairly enforces company policy and procedures to employees.
• Responds to problems and seeks resolutions in a timely manner.
• Responsible for seeking understanding of communications by clearly expressing facts and asking follow-up questions.

Safety Responsibility:

• Use proper LOTO process when required while performing operator or clean up duties.
• Follow plant safety rules and procedures.
• Encourage safe work techniques for all employees (mentor/coach).
• Perform all duties safely and to use discretion to prevent injuries.
• Complete annual safety refresher training requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in leading a team of people in a production environment.
• High School graduate is the minimum educational requirement.
• Must have Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Bakery experience preferred.
• Additional technical training including seminar training conducted by trade associations, allied groups, safety training in Hazardous Material, Right To Know and Lock-Out/Tag-Out programs, or college credits are a plus.

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