Operate confectionery cooking, batching, mixing, transfer, kettles, ingredient delivery, and related processing equipment according to established procedures.
Execute production schedules while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and operational requirements.
Prepare, weigh, verify, and process ingredients according to approved formulas and specifications.
Monitor cooking processes and maintain consistent product flow to downstream operations.
Perform startup, shutdown, sanitation, product transitions, and changeovers safely and efficiently.
Verify equipment readiness and monitor ingredient usage to prevent production interruptions.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Technicians, and Leadership to support operational needs.
Follow approved SOPs, Manufacturing Instructions, Batch Sheets, GMP requirements, and Standard Work Documents.
Maintain established process controls, operating parameters, formulas, and product specifications.
Complete required production and batch documentation accurately and in real time.
Report process deviations, equipment abnormalities, quality concerns, and safety issues.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE practices.
Comply with GMP, HACCP, SQF, allergen control, sanitation, food defense, and food safety requirements.
Inspect equipment and work areas for safe operating conditions before production.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Handle ingredients and products properly to prevent contamination.
Support safety programs and customer, regulatory, and internal audits.
Produce products that meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor temperature, moisture, solids, viscosity, cook times, pressures, and product consistency.
Perform required process checks, inspections, and quality verification activities.
Identify and report process deviations, specification failures, and quality concerns.
Maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and product traceability.
Support quality investigations and efforts to minimize waste and rework.
Monitor equipment performance and process conditions throughout production.
Identify abnormalities and assist with troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
Make approved process adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency.
Support Maintenance and Technical teams with troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Document downtime, equipment issues, and corrective actions.
Meet departmental KPIs for throughput, schedule attainment, efficiency, waste reduction, yield, and performance.
Maintain productivity while meeting safety and quality requirements.
Minimize downtime, waste, ingredient loss, product rework, and process variability.
Use materials, ingredients, equipment, and labor resources efficiently.
Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and plant performance.
Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and consistency.
Share knowledge and best practices with team members and newly trained associates.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Leadership.
Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to company values.