Production PSS (Line Lead)

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is hiring for a Production - Process Support Specialist (Line Leader) in Traverse City. You will lead production and packaging activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate ERP data entry, and smooth shift transitions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of team leadership experience, and the ability to work in cold, dusty environments with physical lifting and ladder work. Forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience leading workplace teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production or packaging line activities and coordinate with the Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain all routine regulatory checks and record ingredient transactions in ERP.
• Set up and clean equipment at start and end of shifts.
• Communicate labor shortages and help develop solutions with supervisors.
• Follow FDA and Quality Control regulations and report issues to management.
• Troubleshoot production issues and propose solutions; participate in lean activities (5S, root cause).
• Work in cold temperatures (-10°C), dusty, wet, noisy conditions; lift up to 50 lbs; climb ladders as needed.
• Obtain and maintain a valid forklift/Powered Industrial Truck license; use ERP handheld scanners.

Skills

People leadership

Team coordination

Regulatory awareness

ERP literacy

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Handheld scanners

Forklift license

Job description

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Autoprod Full Time Traverse City, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2710

Salary: $28.60 Annually

ABOUT SARA LEE:

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Van’s®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

WORKING FOR SARA LEE:

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.

Position Title:Production - Process Support Specialist (Line Leader)

Shift: All 3 shifts needed

Tasks: This position will serve as a production or packaging line leader by providing support to the Operations Supervisor by leading all day-to-day activity associated with running any and all production or packaging equipment within an assigned area. This position is responsible for: Ensuring that all routine regulatory checks are complete; Maintaining all appropriate production data and recording all ingredient transactions properly in ERP and reporting to the Supervisor when any condition exists that prevents these duties from being carried out; Set-up and clean-up all equipment at the beginning and end of shifts. Other duties include; coordinating the team job rotations and break schedule; Communicating to employees any lastminute changes or expectations for the day; Communicating labor shortages to supervisors, and help develop solutions to overcome these obstacles; Following FDA and Quality Control Regulations; Immediately reporting equipment, ingredient or employee relations issues to management; Troubleshooting production issues and provide feedback and ideas for solutions; Participating in writing of OIF's, root cause problem solving, 5S improvements, and other lean activities. Candidate must be willing to work in cold temperatures of -10 degrees, dust, noise, wet floors and potential slippery conditions, and must be willing to individually lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a shift and be willing to climbing ladders. In addition, this position may be expose to fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels that exceed 85dBL. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a valid forklift/Powered Industrial Truck license. This position requires basic computer skills in order to be able to utilize ERP system (scan and enter ingredients and quantities used into computer using handheld scanners and keyboarding). Candidate must be able to communicate with employees at all levels of the plant, and effective completion of required forms. This position will include Lock Out Tag Out responsibilities for safe operation. Candidate must be able to work all shifts.

Required: A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required. One year of experience or more leading workplace teams. All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of the post-offer health assessment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.