Frontline Coordinator 2 - Bistro PM

Job Description

Position: Frontline Coordinator 2 - Bistro PM
Department: Bistro
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: Irwindale, CA

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Frontline Coordinator is a key position within our manufacturing plants and supports our production team leads as they drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards by fully embracing the Company’s philosophy. This role is a position that requires work exposure in multiple areas in our refrigerated production environment. The Frontline Coordinator supports the coaching and training of team members on safety, quality and production standards. This position is also responsible for the tracking of production metrics during the course of the production runs and communicating back to the line team to support achievement of manufacturing key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows and enforces GMP/PPE and Safety guidelines.
• Follows and maintains HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Complete and communicate (verbally & in writing), downtime reporting, performance efficiency, rework, and hourly reports.
• Able to understand and explain to associates the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Able to understand and explain to associates how to use the Efficiency Tracking System.
• Oversee and maintain good housekeeping practices, sanitation, and SQF Regulatory Requirements.
• Complete and maintain yield standards, daily schedule, quality verification, and product change.
• Verifies products to meet quality standards without having foreign objects or defects.
• Four equipment related skills for operators: Ability to detect abnormalities. Ability to correct abnormalities and restore functioning. Ability to set optimum equipment conditions. Ability to maintain optimal equipment conditions.
• Facilitate basic machine troubleshooting/inspections for equipment.
• Oversee machine set-up and operation.
• Oversee product rotation, availability, and calculation/specification.
• Lead, coach, train, and delegate tasks to team members.
• Coordination of staffing of line(s), breaks, lunches and communications to supervisor.
• Communicate and educate line associates on good product, quality, and safety.
• Exhibit and lead good people skills and Bonduelle core values.
• Support additional projects of limited complexity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• GED/High School Diploma
• Entry level requires 2-4 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Fully understands department/function/line from start to finish; has prior exposure/experience in department/function/line and/or ability to learn quickly (i.e. if from outside)
• Ability to be cross trained and efficiently run 4 or more lines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly starting rate of $26.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Retirement: 401(k) with diverse investment choices
• Time Off: Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and career advancement opportunities
• Perks: Employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and company events

Physical Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Life at Bonduelle:

For Bonduelle, now is the time for the plant-based revolution, an essential turning point to meet the huge challenges the planet faces. Nature is our most precious asset, and will not wait. We believe that we must lead the way, offer innovative and pertinent solutions to feed people better while respecting the planet and thereby ensuring the well-being of future generations.

Learn more by visiting: https://bonduelleamericas.com/about-us/