Cake line 1 Finishing Lead

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking Production Leads to oversee bakery manufacturing activities in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to written and verbal instructions, and safe operation of bakery equipment in line with GMP standards.

Key duties include setting up lines, supervising operators, responding to issues, and training new staff while ensuring smooth startup and changeovers.

Qualifications

• Must communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to give and follow instructions (written & verbal).
• Safely operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up line and follow product from start to finish.
• Ensure operators are present and communicate with supervisor.
• Respond to trouble calls.
• Ensure line is running efficiently and maintain GMP standards.
• Monitor employees’ performance to ensure tasks are performed correctly.
• Assist in new employee training.
• Assist in completion of line paperwork.
• Monitor start-up and change over.

Skills

Team communication

Instruction following

Bakery equipment operation

GMP compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Production Leads are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to help direct the workforce and perform all operator & utility jobs. Must be able to give and follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up line and follow product from start to finish
• Ensure operators are present and communicate with supervisor.
• Respond to trouble calls.
• Ensure line is running efficiently and maintain GMP standards.
• Monitor employees’ performance to make sure each employee is doing their job.
• Assist in new employee training.
• Assist in the completion of line paperwork.
• Monitor start-up and change over.

Job Specifications And Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.

Prefer previous safety training.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing Environment, This if for a PM position

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand (20%), walk (70%) and bend (10%) for 9 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 100 pounds (sack of flour), approximately 144 times per day from ankle to chest. Ability to reach from 2 ½ feet approximately 540 times per day and up to 6 feet, approximately 72 times per day. May climb stairs and ladder. Performs repetitive motions, using the hands/arms approximately 800 times per day and the back (twisting), approximately 720 times per day. Ability to push/pull upper body 72 times per day and whole body 10 times per day. Shortening weigh approximately 50 lbs., dry ingredients weighs 100 lbs. and barreled ingredients weigh 400 lbs. (use hoist). Must be in good physical condition.

Other Essential Elements Not Listed Above Include

Organizational skills, read and follow formulations, calculating dough line, ability to record batters and exceptions, compute exceptions accurately, ability to identify ingredients, hearing, seeing, understanding written and verbal instructions, depth perception, peripheral vision, perform all tasks, ask questions, perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, use and understand digital scales.

Machines/Tools Used

Scrapers, box knife, bowl knife, scoops, bucket, thermometer, measuring cup, hair net, hearing protection, Safety glasses and bump cap.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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