Cake Line Finishing Lead — Lead, Train & Optimize

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

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.