We're excited to announce an opening for our Area Lead who will play a critical leadership role supporting a motivated team focused on safety, quality, and production.
Top Benefits:
- $1,000 New Hire Bonus - A warm welcome to your new role!
- Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (start and end times may vary based on seasonal and departmental needs)
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, Disability.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, profit sharing.
- Additional Perks: Paid Time Off, 8 paid holidays, pie discounts, and more!
About Us: Gardner Pie Company is a dynamic and expanding family-owned business in Northeast Ohio, and part of a legacy dating back to 1945. At Gardner, we're not just a food manufacturing facility; we're a community staple committed to career growth and long-term employment. Our team is driven by a passion for excellence, with our employees' dedication at the core of our success. We aim to set industry standards with our commitment to quality, variety, and innovation.
Your Role as an Area Lead:
Lead team of employees in creating a safe and productive manufacturing environment. Act as the owner of assigned production equipment.
- Support and develop a safe manufacturing environment and mindset.
- Provide transformational leadership in support of developing and training your team.
- Communicate regularly with your team and management setting clear expectations focused on safety, quality, and performance.
- Follow production SOPs regarding setup, daily tasks, changeovers, and end-of-day clean-up procedures on all equipment and supplies.
- Monitor quality of product and make necessary adjustments to equipment or processes as required.
- Conduct regular communication meetings to share important information with your team.
- Be an active leader demonstrating respect and engagement for all team members.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors or management.
- Skills Required: Interpersonal communication skills, Conflict Management skills, Basic computer skills, Basic math skills, knowing basic Units of Measurement and measurement conversion, multitasking skills.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Food manufacturing experience. Previous lead or supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, twisting, climbing, and standing.
Work Environment: Primarily in a bakery manufacturing setting, including refrigerated or frozen areas.
Engagement & Equality: Regular team events, awards, and company picnics. Committed to equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace.
Join Our Dedicated Team - Apply Now for a Fulfilling Career at Gardner Pie Company!
Gardner Pie Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.
Gardner Pie Company complies with a Drug Free Safety Program.