Processing Lead - Nature's Bakery

Details you want to know

Typical Shifts: 

• 1st Shift: 6am -2:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm **(Shift differential available) 
• 3rd Shift: 10pm -6:30am**(Shift differential available)

 Pay:

• Starting at $20 per hour --- $500 of initial employment bonuses --- 5% bonus for meeting quarterly goals --- Overtime and Other Incentives 

Why would you want this job?

• Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to developing our employees and their careers. Our commitment involves enhancing both personal and professional lives with a focus on promoting from within.
• Consistent Hours: Our high product demand ensures that you'll have steady work and reliable hours. We're eager to keep our shelves stocked and want you to be a key part of that
• Clean and Organized Environment: Our food manufacturing facility is pristine, well-organized, and has a pleasant aroma. If you're looking to escape dirty and disorganized work environments, you'll appreciate the cleanliness and orderliness here.

What will you get to do?

• Provide Leadership on your shift – oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel – coaching, training and motivating a well-trained team.
• Maintain Quality and Safety Standards – Ensure all quality standards are met through audits and visual inspections implementing changes and corrections as needed.
• Optimize Production Efficiency – Plan and coordinate labor, materials and procutions schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs. Utilize the ERP system to help with inventory and production tracking.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean and organized workspace, drive productivity, and support corporate initiatives for continuous improvement. Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.

Experience that you need to succeed

• Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment: Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
• Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols. Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
• Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput. Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
• Experience with Production Planning and Scheduling: Proven ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules efficiently to meet production targets. Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
• Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
• Strong Problem-Solving and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear instructions. Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

You'll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:

• Warehouse lead, general labor supervisor, manufacturing lead, manufacturing assistant, batching operator, machine operator, production operator, team leader, assembly line, packaging, mixer, material handler, production, distribution associate, manufacturing leadership.