Natures Bakery
Processing Lead
Natures Bakery, Hazelwood, MO, United States
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Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.
You'll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:
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Typical Shifts:
- 1st Shift: 6am -2:30pm
- 2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm **(Shift differential available)
- 3rd Shift: 10pm -6:30am**(Shift differential available)
- Starting at $20 per hour --- $500 of initial employment bonuses --- 5% bonus for meeting quarterly goals --- Overtime and Other Incentives
- Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to developing our employees and their careers. Our commitment involves enhancing both personal and professional lives with a focus on promoting from within.
- Consistent Hours: Our high product demand ensures that you'll have steady work and reliable hours. We're eager to keep our shelves stocked and want you to be a key part of that
- Clean and Organized Environment: Our food manufacturing facility is pristine, well-organized, and has a pleasant aroma. If you're looking to escape dirty and disorganized work environments, you'll appreciate the cleanliness and orderliness here.
- Provide Leadership on your shift - oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel - coaching, training and motivating a well-trained team.
- Maintain Quality and Safety Standards - Ensure all quality standards are met through audits and visual inspections implementing changes and corrections as needed.
- Optimize Production Efficiency - Plan and coordinate labor, materials and procutions schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs. Utilize the ERP system to help with inventory and production tracking.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to maintain a clean and organized workspace, drive productivity, and support corporate initiatives for continuous improvement. Conduct daily meetings to review performance, set goals, and foster a positive work environment.
- Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment: Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
- Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA guidelines, and other safety protocols. Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
- Mechanical Aptitude and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput. Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
- Experience with Production Planning and Scheduling: Proven ability to plan and manage labor, materials, and production schedules efficiently to meet production targets. Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
- Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
- Strong Problem-Solving and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear instructions. Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
- Paid vacation (40 hours)
- Paid time off (40 hours)
- Holiday pay (11 days)
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.
You'll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:
- Warehouse lead, general labor supervisor, manufacturing lead, manufacturing assistant, batching operator, machine operator, production operator, team leader, assembly line, packaging, mixer, material handler, production, distribution associate, manufacturing leadership.
EEO
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
Privacy Policy
Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility in how we handle the personal data entrusted to us by our customers and consumers. To learn more about our privacy policy please follow this link.