Assistant Operations Manager in Schaumburg

Shift Starts at 2am Responsible to direct, coordinate and manage all bake shop, shipping and sanitation activities within Frozen Products plant, to ensure the production of quality products in a clean and safe plant, within the established operating standards and planned schedules. Check products during production cycle for proper makeup, proofing, freezing, and packaging to established standards. Direct equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and on-time production schedule. Ensure an adequate supply of ingredients, workers, boxes and supplies for a smooth and efficient production run. Train Group Leader to perform to standards each job within the department. Interpret, explain and fairly enforce company policy and procedures to employees. Respond to grievances and seek resolutions at the 1st step. Seek understanding of communications by clearly expressing facts and asking follow‑up questions. Work Schedule Attend regularly and on time to an appointed position with a five (5) or six (6) day (40 to 60 hours weekly, with an average of 45) work schedule including at least one weekend day and split days off as necessary. Shifts are for eight (8) hours or more and may vary between 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Physical, Mental and Visual Requirements Capable of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects related to the production process. Mental and visual ability to identify various products, read instructions, gauges, scales, thermometers, and other equipment. Perform tasks requiring independent knowledge in addition to procedures or instructions provided. Do math calculations to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide. Work with or on computers and computerized equipment. Capable of climbing conveyor crossovers, ladders and steps to reach job assignments and perform production tasks. Tasks require stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Capable of understanding complex instructions and reading notices and work schedules posted on a Bulletin Board. Manager subject to working in protected conditions from weather. Manager subjected to temperatures below 0 for no more than one hour at a time when in holding freezer. Manager subject to noise sufficient to require shouting to be heard. Manager subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force. Essential Tasks Direct all activities of bake shop, shipping and sanitation employees as well as temporary personnel within the plant to operating standards within approved staffing limits. Schedule all personnel. Supervise production schedule and make necessary adjustments to formulas. Assist in solving technical problems that may affect quality or the continuity of the operation. Originate and/or evaluate measures designed to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Communicate with, train and motivate employees to create a common goal and attitude that will achieve operating objectives with a team concept. Evaluate bakers, shippers and sanitation personnel. Direct activities to develop and implement programs for ingredient control, productivity, staffing requirements, and safety/accident prevention. Take inventory as assigned. Ensure that the area operates within the standards set by the company. Keep all equipment guards and safety switches operational. Enforce lock‑out/tag‑out procedures. Implement internal programs for training, waste reduction, ingredient yield, product yield, cripple reduction and safety improvement. Equitably enforce all rules to build a self‑disciplined team. Administer minor disciplinary procedures when necessary. Maintain department records of productivity and inventory including production schedules, time cards, accident reports, attendance records, absentee reports and maintenance work orders. Coordinate with all departments (maintenance, sanitation, makeup, packaging, Quality Control, purchasing, warehouse and sales) so that maximum effectiveness is achieved and maintained for the production of quality products. All actions are focused toward customer service and satisfaction. Report to Operation Manager any stoppage, inconsistency of doughs and/or equipment problems that may occur. Prepare maintenance work orders as necessary. Monitor product and plant waste materials and schedule their disposal such as recyclable paper, recyclable oil, waste dough, waste paper and garbage. Order and track pallet inventories. Write maintenance requests to repair or replace used, broken or malfunctioning equipment. Monitor vital equipment such as flour bins, ammonia tasks, hazardous chemicals and freezers. Conduct plant inspections involving standards and format set by AIB. Patrol grounds for sanitation and ground maintenance. Secondary Functions Job duties are varied; therefore, special assignments may be created on a case‑by‑case basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Preparation and Training High school level knowledge of several subjects in order to perform calculations, prepare reports, keep records and/or deal effectively with others. Work Experience Training may include seminar training conducted by trade associations, allied groups, or colleges to become knowledgeable of the total process. Training provided in Hazardous Material, Right To Know and Lock Out/Tag Out programs. Analytical Ability Considerable analytical ability required in gathering and interpreting data in situations where problems are somewhat complex involving people, ingredients and equipment. Independent Judgment And Consequences Of Error Independent judgment is often required. Some direct guidance is received from a supervisor and/or from established procedures or instructions. A moderate impact of errors would result in significant cost in time, money or public acceptance of product quality. Contact With Others Frequent internal contact with fellow employees and management. Matters of importance regarding procedures and timing are discussed. The overall success of the company is influenced by these decisions. Supervision Of Others Constant direction of others to plan, direct, control, inspect and follow up to established standards. Responsible for the safety and performance of the workforce. Ongoing Requirements And Standards During unworked time or downtime, the manager/supervisor is responsible to assign meaningful work to all employees affected. A quality product is the responsibility of each employee. Be alert to handle or report to management any damaged or inferior product. Keep all areas of assigned responsibility neat and clean. Notify maintenance and/or upper management of any safety or equipment problems. Maintain a high state of safety awareness: Keep hands out of moving machinery. Lift properly. Be alert to movement of materials or other people to give right‑away assistance as needed. Must be familiar with Emergency Evacuation Procedure and responsible for head count. Do not change established policy and procedures without authorization from upper management. This job description is a guideline; management retains the right to determine job content. Perform all other related assignments and training of other employees as required by upper management. Reports to Operations Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR