Lead, Bakery- Rheon- 1st Shift

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

The Rheon Line Lead Operator has the responsibility of planning, organizing, directing, all processing activities conducted at the Rheon Line. Monitor that line parameters are to specifications and subordinates are performing job tasks to specifications. Communicate effectively with subordinates and supporting depts. Assure that scheduled budgeted pounds are completed while maintaining waste control. Document line checks accurately and timely. Demonstrate leadership while functioning as a Team Player.

Responsibilites:

• Awareness of the daily production shift schedule. Coordinate, organize, and assign subordinates work tasks. Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
• Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected. Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to pacifications. Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
• Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times. Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity. Continually monitor line subordinates to ensure they are performing job tasks to quality specifications and standards.
• Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications. Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor .Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
• Assure that GMP's are adhered to by employees. Continually communicate with Lead Oven Operator on dough conditions and quantity. Record Quality Control checks accurately and timely.
• Continually weigh units to ensure product is within weight specifications.
• Use Shoplogix for all products run on the line and scan properly all downtime and changeovers.
• Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: N/A
• License/Certification: No certifications needed.

Work Environment:

• Ability to plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
• Ability to function consistently within expected standards of operation, handling multiple tasks, execute job functions with interruptions, prioritize job tasks, and deal effectively with challenges and employees. Perform job functions with minimal supervision. Execute sound decisions when confronted with processing, mechanical, or personnel challenges.
• Basic knowledge of GMP’s and Lockout/Tagout Procedures. Basic effective verbal and written skills (English).
• Basic math skills (Adding-Subtraction-Multiplication-Division).Perform well under pressure and processing time constraints. Ability to be precise and clear in giving instructions and directions to subordinates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to understand and operate Rheon Line process controls panels and performs accurate adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to monitor and control potential challenges with dough conditions, or mechanical challenges.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interfacing with management and employees.
• Ability to consistently meet daily targeted production pounds and quality.
• Quality and Safety conscious in executing job functions.
• High Level of initiative and motivation in executing job functions.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Hourly Rate: $21.75 - $23.50

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.