Production Lead

POSITION TITLE : Production Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO : Facility Manager / Assistant Facility Manager

CLASSIFICATION : 22 Bakery Manager

RATE OF PAY : Up to $31.18 / hour

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE :

To plan and manage the Production Department in a manner that achieves profit margins and labor goals. Responsible for directing and leading the department in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and engagement to abide by all food and safety regulations and produce a high-quality product.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

Emphasis in this position is ongoing department planning, execution and evaluation to consistently meet or exceed department profit and labor goals and ensure consistent quality of bakery product.

This position is responsible for providing effective training, development and work direction for department associates, and requires the ability to encourage individual and group effort toward department objectives.

Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS :

Develop effective daily / weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections, budgeted labor goals, and previous operating results

• Analyze sales and labor projections
• Determine work priorities and establish work lists in order to consistently maintain adequate department conditions
• Determine work needs and write labor schedule in most effective manner to meet those needs
• Communicate with Facility Manager / Assistant Facility Manager concerning ongoing department status, including successes, problems, and planning

Supervise Production Department associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives

• Follow up to ensure proper task completion and adherence to facility and department policies and procedures
• Monitor sales per employee hour and payroll, and adjust labor to production and work needs

Manage Production Department receiving, invoicing, shrink control, and inventory to ensure proper product control, and that gross profit goals are met

• Supervise and assist to ensure accuracy and organization of receiving function
• Take and document accurate inventory
• Ensure proper product handling to control shrinkage and waste
• Accurately count, record and report waste to leadership.

Supervise department safety and sanitation programs

• Ensure all associates are properly trained in equipment use, maintenance, and sanitation standards, proper lifting and all related safety rules and procedures
• Ensure no one under 18 years of age operates hazardous equipment
• Conduct department inspections and maintain safety checklist
• Ensure department compliance with sanitation related issues relative to outside sanitation auditors and public health inspectors
• Ensure associates use personal protective devices (splash goggles, chemical resistant gloves) as required.

Perform Production Department Personnel Functions

• Answer telephone calls promptly
• Ensure that all production associates are following the above standards by training and coaching appropriate procedures
• Participate in interviews and the hiring process
• Ensure all new employees are properly trained to ensure competence in positions and for possible future development
• Conduct and ensure all probationary and regular performance reviews are completed
• Provide individual and group guidance and encouragement toward department objectives
• Recommend and administer corrective actions as appropriate
• Communicate and work with Facility Manager as appropriate to accomplish above functions

Follow all facility and department policies and procedures

Assist in the Packaging and / or Distribution Departments when assigned

Comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies

• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlines in the Food Safety Plan and any other programs that support the food safety, quality systems and other 3rd party audits
• Ensure compliance with SQF standards, company policies, and government regulations
• Support and comply with all quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, and preventative maintenance program
• Support and comply with GMP’s

Performs other duties as assigned or delegated