Production Assistant

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 

The Production Assistant is expected to support the Production Supervisor in effectively, efficiently, and professionally producing BBB products to meet production requirements, quality standards, and sanitary conditions through leadership and accountability.

The Production Assistant of Bon Bon Bon will be expected to perform and be assessed based upon the following job responsibilities (49%) and their demonstration of our core values (51%).

    
Paid Time Off (PTO) plan:
Accrual rate: 1.5384 hours per week with yearly accrual limit of 80 hours per year
Eligible for rollover of up to 40 hours after 1 year from date of hire

Bon Bon Bon Employee Discount (50% off Bon Bon Bon products)
        

Production Assistant Job Responsibilities & Expectations 

The standard of Bon Bon Bon for all team members is to be able to develop, implement and execute all areas of their responsibility with innovation and enthusiasm.

    
Ensure quality of all Bons, decor, Novelties, and Collections are prepared to company quality standards
 

• Executing shift production plans on schedule and proactively working with the Production Supervisor to make changes to the plan as needed
   

  • Assisting in creating/adjusting production lists and staying on schedule for packaging team schedule
     

  • Ensuring proper execution and storage of all BBB product components and final products (filling prep, piping, decorating, traying, ingredient storage, etc.)
     

  • Assisting in developing, maintaining, and updating recipes in the BBB Drive        

•     Support the Production Supervisor/Manager, as delegated, to support the team in representing BBB culture and values not only in product quality output but also as members of a positive, open, and driven work environment
   

• Communicate with supervisors, peers and employees in an open, professional manner that represents BBB culture and values
   

• Monitor and facilitate completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and/or responsibilities
   

• Support Production Manager in inventory management responsibilities
   

• Assisting weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory of all stock items, including raw ingredients, seasonal items, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and kitchen small ware to ensure adequate stock is available to meet production demands
   

  • Understanding of how to approach inventory management efficiently and when and how to recommend suggestions for increased pars, etc to the Production Manager    

• Ensure quality control through strict adherence to BBB standards, systems and procedures to minimize waste
   

• Maintain and work with the Production Manager to continually improve product quality standards and control quality
   

  • Keen understanding of how to utilize the Recipe Book to ensure that recipes are being made consistently, accurately and in the accurate batch size that minimizes waste
     

  • Ensuring accurate and consistent waste tracking
     

  • Following recipes and techniques
     

• Communication of any issues or potentially threatening changes for approval before implementing 
   

  • Support cleanliness, organizational compliance and maintenance
     

• Completing accurate, quality deep cleans when they are scheduled
   

• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment always
   

• Updating cleaning lists when needed
   

• Uphold all food safety protocol in accordance with company and legal guidelines
   

• Maintaining systems for Food Safety such as handwashing, FIFO, cleaning, pest control, etc.
   

• Desired Skills & Position Requirements 

    
Required: 5+ years of food service or production experience
 

• Preferred: 1+ years of supervisory experience
   

• Required: Must be proficient in Excel & Microsoft Office Suite or Google Equivalent
   

• Required: Basic Understanding of Food Safety
   

• Required: Basic Understanding of Chocolate
   

• Preferred: ServSafe Manager’s Certification (Required within 6 Months)
   

• Required: Organizational and Effective Communication Skills
   

• Required: Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently
   

• Required: Must be able to lift 50 pounds
   

• Reading Comprehension: Must be able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
   

• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
   

• Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
   

• Judgment - Able to show a proven track record for making good judgment calls in times of high pressure.
   

Technology 

    
Computer Hardware & Platforms
 

• Computer & Laptop
   

  • iPad and Tablets
     

  • Printers (Regular and Label Printer)
     

  • Monday.com
     

  • Google Drive
     

  • Jolt
     

  • Paycor
     

  • Performance Metrics

    
Production Rates
 

• Quality Control
   

• Timeliness/Punctuality
   

• Organization and cleanliness
   

• Work Environment
   

• Body Positioning

• Spend elongated times standing.
   

• Spend time reaching, bending, or twisting the body
   

• Spend time using your hands to handle product and tools
   

• Spend time making repetitive motions
   

• Lifting and moving objects up to 50lbs
   

• Fine motor skills (required for piping, decorating & packaging)
   

        
Conditions
 

• Work can be physically demanding at times, including cleaning, stocking, organizing, and shifting of materials, bins and stocking around the facility. 
   

  • Utilizing cleaning chemicals and supplies to clean, sanitize and organize the shop, including emptying trash, washing windows, cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping.
     

  • Climate Controlled Environment that is cold and dry