Merchandise Planner - Bakery jobs in Norwalk, CA

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for the supervision of production employees in the manufacturing area. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads production employees to achieve performance
• Trains and monitors employees' performance: coaching/ training as needed.
• Maintains and improves quality by establishing and enforcing GMP and Safety standards.
• Responsible for the quality and product that is produced within the shift in line with the companies’ quality systems, processes and procedures.
• Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings to review safety performance.
• Interacts with maintenance on production equipment preventative maintenance to cut down and prevent production downtime and injuries.
• Interacts with outside staffing agencies to ensure proper staffing.
• Participates in daily meetings to update management on production needs and issues.
• Review daily production reports at the end of each shift to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for the start-up of all conveyors at the beginning of the shift.
• Responsible for setting up the make-up line printer at the beginning of the shift.
• Reviews and monitors all cooking and mixing procedures.
• Prepares reports as assigned.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs 

Qualifications/Physical Requirement

• Ability to understand written and oral direction in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to write reports in English and/or Spanish
• High school diploma, equivalent or higher
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 Lbs.
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 Lbs.
• Ability to use office equipment including computer monitors, keyboard, telephone.

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Available to work different shifts. 

Supervisor: Production Manager

COVID-19: Employees are required to present Covid-19 vaccination or request accommodation in accordance to the law.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt