Bakery - Sanitation Area Lead

Description

Join Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as an Area Lead and take ownership of a key section within our production facility. In this role at our Bakery Manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia, you'll lead a team of associates to ensure your area operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all food safety and quality standards.

• Oversee an assigned production area consisting of 5–20 associates per shift.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate to safely and efficiently meet production demands.
• Communicate regularly with shift management regarding production performance, training needs, and staffing concerns.
• Assist in scheduling for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Provide training, feedback, and process improvement recommendations.
• Ensure associates adhere to GMPs, GFSI, HACCP, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-and post-operation inspections and address safety or quality issues.
• Prioritize order fulfillment and ensure raw materials and packaging are available.
• Ensure all products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, including sanitation, safety, and HACCP documentation.
• Support and uphold an accident-free culture; identify and report safety hazards.
• Assist HR and Safety teams in risk identification and accident prevention.
• Support compliance with SQF and FSMA standards throughout the plant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee an assigned production area consisting of 5–20 associates per shift.
• Ensure staffing levels are adequate to safely and efficiently meet production demands.
• Communicate regularly with shift management regarding production performance, training needs, and staffing concerns.
• Affiliate with scheduling for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Provide training, feedback, and process improvement recommendations.
• Ensure associates adhere to GMPs, GFSI, HACCP, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-and post-operation inspections and address safety or quality issues.
• Prioritize order fulfillment and ensure raw materials and packaging are available.
• Ensure all products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, including sanitation, safety, and HACCP documentation.
• Support and uphold an accident-free culture; identify and report safety hazards.
• Assist HR and Safety teams in risk identification and accident prevention.
• Support compliance with SQF and FSMA standards throughout the plant.

Preferred Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of manufacturing supervision experience required.
• At least one (1) year of team leadership experience.
• Experience in a 24/7 or food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMPs, SQF, and HACCP preferred.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Ability to guide, motivate, and develop team members to meet production goals.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for coordination with teams and supervisors.
• Make sound operational decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Lead small groups to identify and resolve production challenges.
• Ensure accuracy in paperwork, processes, and safety compliance.
• Consistent attendance and reliable performance in leadership duties.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in both office and production environments (including cold/refrigerated areas).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of office and production equipment required.
• Must follow all safety and GMP protocols.
• Flexible schedule required, including weekends and varying shifts.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare upon eligibility.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Birthday PTO.
• Associate referral bonus.
• Shift differential on eligible shifts.
• Competitive pay and more!

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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