Description

 Bakerly, a fast-growing French-based manufacturer of baked goods (crepes, brioche, and pastries) with a people-centered philosophy, has expanded into the US in 2016 and established its first US Based manufacturing facility in Easton, PA in 2017 and Bakerly is actively expanding production capacity at its new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX. We are hiring to build the expanding team in San Antonio, TX, and help support the team in Easton, PA. 

Scope/Purpose of the Position

The Machine Operator – Mixer is responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing process which requires precise and consistent execution of batch making, product quality, and documentation of product preparation before it is delivered to the next process. The Baker will maintain accuracy in documentation and ingredient usage both manual and automated to ensure dough quality meets criteria for portioning, proofing, baking, and packaging (this is the first stage of the multi-stage, bread-making process, that depends on the accuracy of the Baker). The Baker will participate in R&D trialing and Baker training to develop and enhance product quality, will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment that includes but is NOT limited to maintaining proper sanitation practices, daily task sheet, as well as the master sanitation list, and will ensure timeliness during production hours

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Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions

· Must have the ability to produce consistent and quality product that flows downstream from mixing to packaging to meet OEE goals of your shift. 

· Keeps constant contact with upstream material handlers to ensure constant flow of required materials.

· Must effectively communicate deviations, line stops, or any production issues with team of Operators and Line Conductors to mitigate loss of product and down time.

· Communicates with Line Conductors regarding Operator shortage to reduce downtime.

· Notifies all safety and quality concerns immediately to Line Conductor, Supervisor, or member of management team. 

· Maintains accurate and timely records of production and quality documentation.

· Be involved in a culture of inclusion and engagement. 

· Establish and develop strong professional relationships with other Operators, Line Conductors, and Supervisors. 

· Facilitates and communicates well in interdepartmental collaboration toward shared company goals. 

· Follows Safety, Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, and SOPs to ensure adherence to all quality requirements included in the HACCP program and Quality Assurance.

· Always follows proper PPE and attire when in production; including but not limited to uniforms, gloves, safety shoes, dust masks and others that may be required.

Back-Up

The Production Supervisor is the backup when the Packaging Line Conductor is absent.

Requirements

· Must be able to demonstrate effective communication within your team, across departments, and exhibit interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

· Experience in food manufacturing preferred or baking experience preferred

· Complies with FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies while complying with Good Manufacturing Practices and a Quality Assurance team

· Must possess and demonstrate time management skills to ensure production operation efficiency

· Ability to operate machinery, execute multiple tasks at the same time, multi-task, interpret and follow precise instructions

· Be proficient and accurate in changeover procedures including but not limited to tooling changes, as well as recipe changes

· Continuously observe and evaluate operations to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement

· Ability to quickly respond to changing priorities

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

· Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 lbs.

· Complete tasks promptly and carefully

· Ability to work quickly and cleanly

· Flexible in helping all areas of operations to accommodate the continuous growth of operations