Introduction
We’re a naan traditional company… Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativityand out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Overview
Reports to the Production Shift Leader, the FGF Production Line Leader is a key production Mid-Level leader responsible for providing leadership to the Food Production Line, ensuring a consistent productin a timely mannerthat meets all standards set forth by FGF Brands. This Leaderis responsible forunderstanding,complying with, and leading all assigned production tasks.This Leaderis required toabide by and ensure that all safety requirements arefollowed.Required to ensure that the Production Line is wellmaintained,cleanand that all the required materials are available for operation. Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure Team Members followGMPs.
What FGF Offers:
- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
- 401k matching program
- Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed,maintaininga current inventory in the operating system.
- Must lead by example, foster and develop an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Leaders and all FGF Members.
- Attends pre-shift meetings (huddles) and conducts them as needed, providing feedback to Leadership.
- Reviews safety, quality, throughput, and waste metrics daily and drives corrective actions.
- Balances staffing across stations tomaintainflow without compromising food safety.
- Stops or slows the line to address safety or quality risks and communicates impacts to leadership.
- TheLineLeader coaches, mentors and trains Team Members on FGF Culture, Organization, Teamwork, the SiteFacilityand allfacetsof Production.
- Ensures production schedules are met, resolving any issues that hinder thetimelyproduction of a Manufacturing Order (MO),maintainingquality and timelines.
- Coordinates the various department schedules,productsandmanpowerto ensure that the production in the plant is effective and creates a superior product.
- When required,assistsin all testing of new equipment, methodsand/orproducts.Analyzes and assesses issues with production or Site processes.
- Provides input on staffing levels, fostering a team environment by clearly defining and communicatingwiththe Production Line TeamMemberstheir impact on individual and team performance.
- Trains,developsand evaluates staff ina timelyand effective manner.Settingobjectivesfor Line Team Members and completing performance reviews. Required to provide informal and formal feedbackregularlyto Line Team Members and Leadership.
- Demonstrate Leadership that promotes Team Member engagement through enhanced communication and trust between team members andtheleader.Actsas a backup to the Shift Leader when necessary
Responsible for oversight of Critical Control Points (CCPs) to Production standards.
- Monitors andprovidesadjustments to the computerized equipment to ensure a quality product is produced consecutively and that all products are produced with minimal waste.
- ThisLineLeader supports the orientation and training effort to ensure a new Team Member assimilates into an effective team.
- Ensures that a safe working environment ismaintainedat all timesby monitoring Team Members on company standards and regular inspections. This Team Leaderis required tocomplete three "GEMBA" walks/tours of production a day.
- Performs the responsibilities and tasks assigned with guidance from Leadership and may be asked to perform general labor duties when needed, as well as be assignedadditionalduties byLeadership.
- Determinesandtimelyreports equipment malfunctions to theappropriate Leadership.
- Must have the demonstrated ability or develop the ability to communicate problems with the line, issues with the line or personnel and ways to improve the Production Line to Production Leadership.
- When needed or as opportunities arise, work with Quality or Production Leadership on programs related to Lean Manufacturing and other quality tools.
- Must be willing to take onadditionalresponsibilities and consistentlydemonstrateproblem-solving skillstoexcel within the company.
- Must follow the FGF Site attendance policy and mustcomply withthe required call-in procedures.
- Must be dependable andcomply withtimelyarrival and departure time habits, including meals and breaks.
- Required tomaintaina positive attitude and co-exist with all FGF Team Members.
- Mustexhibitteamwork and willingness to help other FGF Team Members, strive to work within a team environment to meet/exceed established production standards.
- Required to follow the FGF company dress code andmaintaina professional appearance.
- Must be able to bereliedand depended upon to complete assigned tasks.
- Required tocomply withestablished Departmental and Organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to move from one task to another with minimal distraction.
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Internal Candidate: Must have worked atFGFas ateam leaderin productionforminimum12 monthsoroutside Manufacturing: QA TL/SanitationShift Leader/ Shipping TL/OpexEngineer for 1 year with leadership experience.
- External candidate:Must have worked as ateam leaderin manufacturing for minimum 1 year with leadership experience.
- Must be a demonstrated self-starter who easily interacts with others and is adept at meeting demandsestablishedbyadictated schedule.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational,andcommunication skills, along with mathematical abilities and have strong computer skills,including Microsoft Office (Excel,Wordand Outlook).
- Attention to detail isa must, as well asthe presence of mind to work with difficult people.
- Ability to visually inspectproductsand materials.
- The ability tounderstandor the ability to learn Food Manufacturing, Food Safety Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) requirements for this position.
- The ability to understand or learn Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and to grasp all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for this position. Also, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Physicallycapable of performing the demands of the role and position.
- Flexible to workdays, afternoons,nightsand weekends if needed.
- Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English with all levels of the organization.
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?
Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.
As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.