Dough Preparation Lead - 1st Shift

Come join our team as a Dough Preparation Lead! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401k, disability insurance and paid holidays.”

Summary: As a member of the Martin's Family, the Dough Preparation Lead c oordinates  activities of production worker family as they operate  m a chines to manufacture products with extraordinary quality.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

• Plans flow of materials through department according to work orders .  

• Inspects,  measures , and takes samples of   product  to verify conformance to specifications .  

• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards .  

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules .  

• Assists  w orkers in solving work problems .  

• Estimates, requi sitions, and inspects materials .  

• Studies production order to ascertain type and quantity of product, containers to be u sed, and packaging requirements .  

• Coordinates  action for substandard product .  

• Observes packaging operations and inspects baskets and packages to verif y conformance to specifications .  

• Manages inventory  through  transactions in the warehouse management system.  

• Desi gnates  rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.  

• Maintains time and production records, including break sheets, pre and post operational inspections, as well as other safety, food safety, and quality records.  

• Coordinates  repai r work with general maintenance .  

• Adjusts’ recipes to sustain product quality .  

• Receives bulk materials .    

• Ensures cleanliness of work area is maintained .  

• Assists in the training  of  new and  re-training of  existing employees.  

• Relays any employee relations issues observed to supervisor.  

• Attends quality lab meetings throughout shift.  

• Run daily pre-shift meetings which includes stretching, safety talk, etc.  

• Designates  rotation of employees throughout Dough Preparation spots fairly and consistently and designates breaks throughout the day within the Dough Preparation area.  

• Enforces  and adheres to  safety, food safety,   quality ,  and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations .  

• Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.  

• Performs responsibilities of Dough Preparation  employees  as needed.