Cookie Production Specialist

Joy Baking Group

. Collaborate with Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance, Production Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, and Sanitation teams to identify operational needs, establish priorities, and support site goals .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeHermitage • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, and team development while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in data analysis and communication to support production goals and improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Manufacturing ExperienceProduction Process KnowledgeLeadership in Team DevelopmentGMP ComplianceData Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

Production ProcessesElectro-Mechanical ExperiencePerformance MetricsData AnalysisOperational Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility to PrioritizeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Good Manufacturing PracticesFood SafetyAllergen ControlOperational EfficiencyEmployee Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance, Production Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, and Sanitation teams to identify operational needs, establish priorities, and support site goals
Support employee training and development for new roles, responsibilities, processes, and equipment
Support new product launches, formula trials, process changes, and related employee training
Assist with installation, start-up, and implementation of new equipment and processes, including employee training and operational support
Identify production-process, training, equipment-performance, and operational-efficiency gaps and opportunities; recommend, implement, or coordinate improvements
Provide hands-on production support to maintain workflow, meet production requirements, and address operational challenges
Perform responsibilities according to SOPs, company policies, and production standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and reinforce safety compliance
Promote, monitor, and enforce GMPs and company, quality, and food safety policies and procedures
Monitor and enforce allergen-control procedures for product safety and regulatory compliance
Perform other duties assigned by plant leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in food manufacturing required; baking experience preferred
Must understand and have experience with production processes and floor equipment
Demonstrated history of leadership roles with an emphasis on team development
Electro-Mechanical experience a plus
Working knowledge of performance/operation metrics
Must be able to speak, listen, and effectively communicate with team members and plant personnel/departments
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize work responsibilities
Ability to gather, organize, summarize, and analyze data to make informed decisions
Strong business acumen and focus on improving business results through incremental improvements while evaluating costs, risks, and benefits
Advanced functionality and ability to learn new technology and software, including Microsoft Office and Excel for complex spreadsheets and data analysis
Adherence to personnel safety, food safety, and quality protocols
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
Required to understand and abide by allergen-control procedures
Required to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)