1st Shift - Production Supervisor (Wet Department)

Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.

POSITION: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (1ST SHIFT)

Full Time, 1ST Shift – Monday thru Friday (North Andover, MA)

Schedule: 4:00AM – 1:00PM

Summary of Position:

The Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Department Manager with the high-level success of the department. Oversees department personnel and ensures processes, material and equipment are optimal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 Coordinating and prioritizing assignments for all employees to assure customer demand is satisfied in a timely manner, and training Associates on all facets of these duties.

 Perform JD Edwards functions (work order and inventory related tasks).

 Assist in setting up the equipment needed to run batches.

 Monitor the quality of all raw materials used with specific attention to color, consistency, aroma, texture, etc.; notify Operations Manager of any sub-standard products.

 Direct all department associates to their daily job assignment, completing all related paperwork.

 Make sure that all raw materials needed for that day are available. If needed, use JDE system to look up raw materials that you may need and inform inventory control.

 Assist anyone that may have questions on quality, running machines, batch making, etc.

 Work with scheduler in arranging efficient production schedule and daily work orders. Communicate daily production schedule status to the scheduler.

 Understand all safety rules and procedures and follow them at all times.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

 Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor for prolonged periods

 Frequent bending, lifting, twisting for extended periods

 May need to lift up to 50 lbs.

 Wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary (hair net, beard net, earplugs, safety shoes, and uniform).

Required Skills:

 Ability to lead people and get results through others.

 Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

 Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English.

 Able to operate material handling equipment including (electric pallet jacks/manual hand jacks).

Preferred Skills:

 3 years Supervisor experience.

 Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 Trained in Good Manufacturing Practices, basic allergen handling, wash down procedures, food defense and HACCP.

 Forklift experience and classroom certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or equivalent.

 Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.

 Successful completion of substance and physical screening.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management's sole discretion