Night Cookie Line Leader

Job Title: Production #5 (P5)

Department: Production

Hours: M-TH, 8PM - 6AM

Employee will be trained on an assigned primary position first. Training for other positions will take place as needed and/or as training resources are available.

Basic Function:

Responsible for all production related aspects of the line and motivates, directs and mentors / trains team members. It is the Line Leader’s primary responsibility to ensure that products are mixed, deposited and packaged in the manner consistent with the operating policies of Main Street Gourmet and as required under SQF standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises all functions of the line and ensures all team members abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP standards and Main Street Gourmet’s Safety Guidelines.
• Oversees the completion of required paperwork to food safety standards.
• Follows document control guidelines for all food safety records (e. g., no white-out usage, drawing single lines through items being deleted or corrected, etc.).
• Constantly monitors and maintains the critical control point on the line (metal detection).
• Performs or oversees hourly metal detection checks
• Follows procedures for metal detector deviation
• Understands daily production expectations for line and directs team toward the attainment for daily production goal.
• Prioritizes daily production plan and is accountable for adherence to allergen cleanout as appropriate.
• Is committed to and mentors team on the Main Street Gourmet values.
• Coaches and sets expectations for team while soliciting feedback for continuous improvement ideas.
• Enforces quality assurance standards on the line.
• Maintains time management standards for the line and informs shift supervisor of any concerns or barriers to meeting daily production goals.
• Effectively communicates line concerns and needs with shift supervisor, maintenance, QA, food safety, materials handling and sanitation.
• Informs management when there are performance issues amongst team members.
• Repairs minor problems and makes minor adjustments to line equipment as appropriate.
• Communicates with shift supervisor quickly to gain assistance in case of staff absenteeism and over-scheduling concerns.
• As needed, the Line Leader will be called on to perform a direct line function such as Depositing or Packaging and will balance leadership of team with direct role through finding efficiencies and delegating effectively.

Minimum Qualifications and Basic Expectations:

• The Line Leader must exemplify the Main Street Gourmet values and be a role model example for the team to follow.
• Must have a desire to help team members succeed and ability to give constructive feedback for performance improvement.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems and work well in a team environment.
• Must be trained on the liquid nitrogen equipment and the metal detector.
• Must be able to lift 18-60 pounds frequently.

Benefits We Offer:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, featuring

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance coverages
• 401k with a partial company-match
• Great work life balance
• Seven paid holidays
• Generous PTO at hire
• Extra PTO awarded for stellar attendance
• $3000 Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (benefits for your mental health)
• Reimbursement for fitness center membership and usage
• Free work shoes and uniforms
• Constant aroma of our delicious sweet treats + desserts to take home
• and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person