Cookie Packer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

The Food Production Lead is accountable for having a strong working knowledge of company GMPs and lead a production line of Food Production Associates in different areas of the food production department, including the Kitchen, packing area and Frosting area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the Machine Setup and Operation Guide found in the Instructional Manual for assigned area.
• Train associates as outlined in the Work Instructions outlined in the Instruction Manual for assigned area
• Ensure that associates in assigned area leave and return from breaks and lunches on time, are dressed properly to work in area, follow all Cheryl's GMPs, and ensure associates do not have cell phones or other personal items out.
• Move associates to different areas within the Food Production Department based on business needs.
• Have familiarity with the spec for each product that they run, and contacts Quality Assurance if they believe a spec is incorrect or missing information.
• Maintain production quality and quantity and the labor standards for assigned area.
• Follow procedures & SOPs for metal detection.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by Food Production Management

When in Kitchen

• Check mixers for any procedures not followed correctly, ensure mixers are using the proper mix times
• Keep wire-cutters and depositing equipment supplied at all times
• Ensure that employees are doing housekeeping tasks daily including sweeping, cleaning tables, trash pickup, clean inside of mixers, clean warehouse around hoppers

When in Packing Room

• Maintain quality of product being packed on packing equipment
• Ensure all Packing Leads have the correct film and correct Lot Code.
• Keep Horizontal and Vertical packing lines supplied at all times
• Ensure that employees are doing housekeeping on a daily basis to include; sweeping, cleaning tables, trash pick-up, clean wiping down packing equipment

When in Frosting Area

• Maintain quality of product being frosted on Multi-Drop and Frosting Machine.
• Ensure all proper lot codes are being captured.
• Ensure the proper frosting pattern is being applied to the cookie as well as the proper amount for the toppings if applicable.
• Keep the standard pace for both Multi-Drop and Frosting machines.
• Ensure the associates are coming to the line at the start of the shift and after breaks and lunches
• Multi-drop lead is responsible for working with the frosting machine led to work through breaks and lunches if necessary
• Ensure that employees are doing housekeeping on a daily basis to include; sweeping, cleaning tables, trash pick-up, clean wiping down packing equipment

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK EFFORT:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for the entire shift (10-12 hours
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Walk, stand, stoop
• This position requires the ability to understand and follow policy and procedures of safety rules and regulations. Must be familiar with office equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous leadership experience in a Production/ Manufacturing setting
• Must be motivated to achieve production goal and have ability to motivate others to achieve production
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a changing production schedule
• Must be a positive self starter, team oriented, with strong communication skills
• Basic math skills