Team Leader-Production(Bakery Line)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop production/operational goals based on actual and projected customer needs, and investigate any cause, and possible solutions to any problems reflected in the metrics
• Complete daily production statistical reports including, pounds per labor hour, over time, trays per hour, total trays, and total hours used, and manage weekly schedule
• Interface with vendors, and be responsible for collecting, recording, and reporting operational data
• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with PFA, company standards, local, state and federal requirements. As equipment is added or modified, review it is ergonomically suitable for all TMs and proper procedures are outlined and implemented
• Ensure standardization of dough formula and make necessary changes when instructed by QC. Maintain a dough library for each single day of production and use it as reference for dough complains
• Order production supplies, flour and sanitation materials
• Monitor and verify that Solo Chain and production ingredients are correct. Remove spoiled dough from Solo Chain and receive production raw ingredients into the system
• Assist with the trouble shooting of dough issues that occur in the marketplace, and periodically visit stores to check quality of product9. Conduct required test bakes per period and enter them in the Portal
• Maintain cost controls and prepare budget for Director
• Continually inspect the production area to verify that everything is operating properly. Submit work orders to maintenance for repairs and/or modifications needed on the equipment or safety related
• Strategics and implement new ideas to improve manufacturing efficiency and at the same time watching out for the safety and well-being of the TMs
• Coordinate with other departments to achieve common goals and objectives
• Facilitate dough management classes for franchisees

Manage Production & Sanitation Team Members 60%:

• Coach team members that are not meeting their performance goals, and reward team members for good performance, complete performance appraisals on team members.
• Follow progressive discipline according to guidelines with TMs not meeting expectations
• Facilitate a ten minute team member meeting each day to keep the team member informed of safety precautions, performance, policies, etc.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train all new team members in various trainings, including safety, and minimize team member turnover
• Ensure safety procedures are being observed and safety test are being completed in a timely manner
• As needed, fill in as production team member and performs tasks necessary to meet production goals (time spent in these activities does not exceed 20% of work time)
• Responsible for dough safety, and dough quality - maintain dough certification
• Attend Leadership & Development training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager and/or Director

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of AIB practices or certification a plus
• Proven ability to develop and lead team members in meeting goals and objectivesResults-oriented with strong organizational and decision making skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and follow-through skills
• Ability to work a full-time/flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidaysProven experience in quality and safety
• Willingness to support a 24 hour operation, be on call, including carrying an emergency cell phone as needed
• Must successfully pass a background checks every third year on your anniversary dateAvailability to travel, as needed