Dough Preparation Lead - 1st Shift

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

401K Profit Sharing

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Health Savings Account

Onsite Medical Facility

Onsite Wellness Coach

Wellness Program

Vacation/PTO

And Much More!

Job summary

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is seeking a Dough Preparation Lead to coordinate the flow of materials and supervise dough prep staff in our production facility. The role supports consistent quality and efficient bakery operations in a fast-paced environment.

Hours are early morning, 3:45am to 12:30pm, with a 3-week schedule rotation. Weekly pay at $26.61 per hour, plus weekend premium pay and extensive benefits outlined by the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years related experience in baking or manufacturing.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans flow of materials through department according to work orders.
• Inspects, measures, and takes samples of product to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Assists workers in solving work problems.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Studies production order to ascertain type and quantity of product, containers to be used, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinates action for substandard product.
• Observes packaging operations and inspects baskets and packages to verify conformance to specifications.
• Manages inventory through transactions in the warehouse management system.
• Designates rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.
• Maintains time and production records, including break sheets, pre and post operational inspections, as well as other safety, food safety, and quality records.
• Coordinates repair work with general maintenance.
• Adjusts’ recipes to sustain product quality.
• Receives bulk materials.
• Ensures cleanliness of work area is maintained.
• Assists in the training of new and re-training of existing employees.
• Relays any employee relations issues observed to supervisor.
• Attends quality lab meetings throughout shift.
• Run daily pre-shift meetings which includes stretching, safety talk, etc.
• Designates rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.
• Enforces and adheres to safety, food safety, quality , and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
• Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs responsibilities of Dough Preparation employees as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Bilingual preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Come join our team as a Dough Preparation Lead! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401k, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary

As a member of the Martin's Family, the Dough Preparation Lead coordinates activities of production worker family as they operate m a chines to manufacture products with extraordinary quality.

Hours

3:45am-12:30pm

Schedule

3 week schedule rotation

Pay rate

• $26.61/ hour – Paid Weekly!
• Weekend Premium pay

Benefits of Working for Martin's

• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401K Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• Onsite Medical Facility
• Onsite Wellness Coach
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/PTO
• And Much More!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans flow of materials through department according to work orders .
• Inspects, measures, and takes samples of product to verify conformance to specifications .
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards .
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules .
• Assists workers in solving work problems .
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials .
• Studies production order to ascertain type and quantity of product, containers to be used, and packaging requirements .
• Coordinates action for substandard product .
• Observes packaging operations and inspects baskets and packages to verify conformance to specifications .
• Manages inventory through transactions in the warehouse management system.
• Designates rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.
• Maintains time and production records, including break sheets, pre and post operational inspections, as well as other safety, food safety, and quality records.
• Coordinates repair work with general maintenance .
• Adjusts’ recipes to sustain product quality .
• Receives bulk materials .
• Ensures cleanliness of work area is maintained .
• Assists in the training of new and re-training of existing employees.
• Relays any employee relations issues observed to supervisor.
• Attends quality lab meetings throughout shift.
• Run daily pre-shift meetings which includes stretching, safety talk, etc.
• Designates rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.
• Enforces and adheres to safety, food safety, quality , and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations .
• Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs responsibilities of Dough Preparation employees as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assigns and directs the work of dough prep employees. Administers policies and procedures fairly and consistently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;
• One to Three years’ related experience and/or training
• Experience in baking or manufacturing industry.
• Bilingual preferred
• Experience with operating forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to successfully pass Food Safety HACCP training and competency test.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Leadership Skills

Ability to influence and motivate others to embrace initiatives and pursue organizational development.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to build strong, trusting business relationships through listening, supporting and teaming.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and understand bakery analytics information including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues, generate solutions and use relevant information to drive decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Sharepoint.
• Ability to learn bakery systems, including Apex, reporting tools, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand for several hours at a time. Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. Ability to walk, sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to frequently lift and /or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The temperature in the production area may be affected by outside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)