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General Description:

The Viñas Lead is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Viñas production line by ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards. This position provides leadership, training, and support to production employees while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

General Description & REQUIREMENTS

·         Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Viñas production team.

·         Assign workstations and daily responsibilities to employees.

·         Train all new and existing employees on production procedures, food safety, quality standards, equipment operation, and company policies.

·         Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and retraining when needed to ensure consistency and compliance.

·         Verify that employees are following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices at all times.

·         Cross-train team members to ensure operational flexibility and adequate coverage across the department.

·         Work closely with Supervisors and Managers to meet daily production goals.

·         Help schedule labor efficiently while minimizing overtime.

·         Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to team members.

·         Promote teamwork, accountability, and a respectful work environment.

Essential Functions:

·         Able to lift 30+ lbs.

·         Fluent in both written and spoken English.

·         Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.

·         Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), POS systems, and any additional systems as needed;

·         Email account for company communication purposes.

·         Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system

·         Attends mandatory meetings including staff meetings, leadership meetings, etc.

·         Communicates information effectively and efficiently.

·         Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.

·         Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required performing essential job functions.

·         Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress

work experience requirements

-      2+ years’ experience as Line Operator of similar caliber

education requirements

-      High school diploma or GED

-      NY Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate, required

OUR STORY
Orwashers Bakery is a New York City Institution. Founded in 1916 by Hungarian immigrant Abraham Orwasher, the bakery began as a small store in the Upper East Side. It was born out of a desire to serve local immigrant community members and focused on the high-quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected the traditions of his homeland. It soon became a thriving wholesale business with deliveries being made by horse and buggy. Abraham's son Louis would go on to take over the business from his father, owning the building the bakery was housed in. Louis would go on to perfect the formulas of his father, while reinventing the bread sold. It is claimed that it was Louis who invented raisin pumpernickel bread, at Orwashers during World War II.

In 2007, Mr. Orwasher sold the bakery to Keith Cohen, who stated plans to expand the bakery's offerings beyond Eastern European breads, adding artisanal breads from Italy, France, Ireland, and the United States.

Since then, Keith and his team have worked hard to respect the brand's rich history while incorporating a distinctly current point of view. As part of this evolution, they have partnered with regional farmers for raw materials, are working with local wineries to create their starters and have developed a new line of contemporary artisan breads to satisfy today’s palates. We are grateful for the rich history and loyal patrons that have brought Orwashers this far and look forward to baking great bread for many more decades to come.

Though our heritage is one of transformation and innovation, one thing will never change: Orwashers’ commitment to doing what is right. Our relentless pursuit for making ethical choices at all times is what has built trust in Orwashers—from our guests, business partners, and colleagues.