Cake line 1 Finishing Lead

Hostess Brands, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Production Lead to oversee bakery manufacturing activities in a fast-paced environment. You will direct the workforce, ensure line efficiency, and uphold GMP standards while coordinating with supervisors and training new staff.

The role requires teamwork, clear instruction-following, and the ability to operate bakery equipment safely. Strong communication and adherence to safety training are valued in this PM position.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Prefer previous safety training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication in a team environment

Operate bakery equipment

Follow written and verbal instructions

GMP standards

Problem solving / trouble response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.

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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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.