Job Description

Job Location: Middlebury - Middlebury, IN 46540
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: ManufacturingTeam Leader
We're not just a bakery; we're a family built on tradition and a passion for crafting exceptional baked goods. Our story began in 2001, with a young Amish couple selling delicious family-recipe treats from their front porch. Since then, we've grown but never forgotten our roots. We still believe in doing things the "old-fashioned way," with a commitment to quality and a personal touch in every item we bake.
Our success is a testament to our dedicated team and the core values we hold dear:
Integrity - Teamwork – Respect - Stewardship - Continuous Improvement
If you're looking for a place where tradition meets opportunity and where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love for you to join us.
Job

Summary:
The Bakery Team Leaders will oversee the department and the quality of the work performed by their team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assist the bakery supervisors with schedules and assign tasks to team members.
- Be a backup to supervisors when needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Directs, administers, and controls the day-to-day operations and activities of the department.
- Motivate team members to perform their best.
- Ensure compliance in food safety, workplace safety, and employment laws.
- Performs quality checks as needed.
- Provides training for all new hires.
- Assist with implementing KPIs and targets for the department.
- Gain feedback from team members on current processes and identify the need for change and improvement within the department.
- Create a supportive team environment.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Excellent in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Planning and people management.
Education and

Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of related experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Capability to perform physical activities, including lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, climbing, standing, and walking.
- Adequate visual and auditory acuity.
- High-heat environments (ovens).
- Ability to work in cold temperatures (freezers/refrigerators).
- Fast-paced, team-oriented, and safety-conscious atmosphere.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.