What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Aspire Bakeries?
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like,, and. With 14 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the operation of equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
- Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedures/practices as well as inspecting all areas within the Mfg line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues as well as taking corrective action and notifying supervision and/or management.
- Assists supervision in standardizing procedures/practices to improve line efficiency and/or product quality.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices
- Be proactive in preparing for all daily runs
- Review production orders, sequence, and amount
- Print and/or complete all documents such as specifications, weight sheets, downtime, scrap log
- Ensure systems are on such as coolers, freezers, air systems, wrappers and glue hot melt
- Maintain line speed/standards
- Ensure proper label and code dates are on the box
- If allergens are packed, follow proper allergen procedure, tag line/equipment that needs cleaning.
- Return all materials to the warehouse clean, covered, and wrapped
- Audit line once a week and fill out the safety report
- Maintain area clean and organized.
- Return all unopened materials to the warehouse clean.
- This position is also responsible for food safety and legality.
- Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures are in compliance with best practices food safety and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- A high school diplomaor GED, and (3) three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Working knowledge of Excel and MS Word
Shift: 1st
Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
