Captain at Epi Breads – ATLANTA, Georgia

Responsible for assisting the shift supervisor to ensure that the assigned production line (mixing through packaging) delivers the scheduled volume of production while achieving quality and efficiency goals; it is imperative that that this leader maintain the pace required and is aware of the workflow of the bakery. Responsible for training, coaching and helping team members solve problems.

· Coordinates the work of approximately 20 team members in all areas of the production line

· Acts as the “subject matter expert” for end-to-end bakery operations

· Coaches, trains, and ultimately drives retention of team members

· Assists shift supervisor in creating weekly production schedule; ensures the adherence to the schedule.

· Maintains line compliance with all Food and Employee safety measures

· Collaborates with maintenance, sanitation, quality, IT for resolving any issue on the line

· Coordinates the work activities, placement and training of Line Leads & Team Members on the shift.

· Fosters effective communication and relationships with machine leaders and other team members.

· Meet the company set standards for quality, yield, OEE, labor hours and down time.

· Develop and implement ideas to improve efficiency and reduce waste for the production line. Encourage and provide ideas for continual improvement within the operation of the line.

· Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area by following GMPs, Team Member Safety and Food Safety & Defense Policies. Maintain a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place

Expectations

COMMUNICATION

· Actively listens

· Builds cross-functional relationships

· Clearly conveys goals and expectations

· Resolves conflict in a manner consistent with company culture and policies

· Performs well under stress

· Demonstrates respect for diversity

· Keeps management informed of concerns/ideas of team

SUPERVISION

· Establishes clear priorities and modifies as necessary

· Accessible to team, internal and external customers

· Effectively conducts team meetings

· Allows team to identify a problem and make fact-based decisions

· Trains and develops employees

· Provides employee feedback and recognition

· Challenges others to develop new ideas

· Holds employees accountable for their performance

· Satisfactorily resolves employee issues in partnership with Human Resources.

· Ensures safe working environment and practices.

· Helps to build a strong, unified team

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

· Acts decisively and takes appropriate action

· Effectively communicates with other Epi personnel to resolve issues.

· Demonstrates initiative and drive

· Balances competing demands and priorities

· Demonstrates receptivity to ideas and suggestions

· Adapts to change

· Anticipates problems and designs contingency plans

· Identifies and utilizes all available resources

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL SETS REQUIREMENTS

· Experienced in the daily operation of the baking and packaging functions

· Fully knowledgeable of all company products and specifications.

· Able to recognize poor quality product(s) and capable of making the appropriate discard decision.

· Knows how to prevent damage that affects the quality of the products, the equipment, and minimizes down time.

· Solid computer skills (Word, Excel)

· Is flexible and able to work beyond regularly scheduled work hours on short notice

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus