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Job Description DAMASCUS BAKERIES is a 3rd Generation Bakery founded in 1930. We have three baking facilities: Brooklyn, New York; Newark, NJ, Clifton NJ. Our products include Pitas, Lavash, Wraps, Flatbreads, Pizza Crusts, Breadsticks, Sandwich Buns, and more. We have a very strong- and even historic- presence in the Metro New York market. Since 2000, we have expanded our capacity and distribution to the National Market, supplying and partnering with many of America's top QSR's, Casual Dining Restaurants, Food Service Establishments, Retail, Club and Natural Stores, Institutions, Distributors, and other Bakeries. For many of our customers, we have been the Product Development arm that has created some of America's most Successful and Award-Winning Flatbreads. We are an SQF company that currently employs between 200-300 people. We are a company that thrives to "Bake a Difference". We are a company that is also responsible to its communities and environment. JOB SUMMARY: To uphold the SQF Food Safety & Quality Systems Program(s) during production and non-production hours. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Critical Control Points (Metal Detectors) o Learn new products o Calibrate when needed o Conduct hourly quality verifications o Verify 30-minute table lead checks. o Report any deviations to supervisor on duty. · Manage Quality Control Points (QCPs) via Safety Chain verification. Report any deviations to supervisor on duty. · Ensure GMP adherence by all. No Exceptions. · Monitor temperatures of all refrigerators and freezers · Able to use Safety Chain to perform: o SPC Charts o Verify 10-minute checks every hour- Sheeting, Makeup, Oven per specification. o Verify 15-minute checks every hour- Packaging o Verify hourly table lead checks per specification o Ensure the expiration date, production sell by date, open by dates are correct o Update Specification as per Specification Registry o Create production and packaging spread sheets for use by operators when SafetyChain is down. o Verify hourly receiving and shipping forms · Sentinel o Display sentinel information on all stations o Update as needed with pictures o Update specification information as needed · Perform startup procedures such as setting up SafetyChain and Sentinel · Ensure operators are using the correct tools as specified · Ensure correct lot numbers are assigned to all raw ingredients used in Mixing via Prims Verifications · Ensure appropriate labelling of pre- scale containers such as buckets, totes, bins used in production · Perform operational walk throughs and document findings throughout the shift: o Warehouse o Shipping & Receiving (cold/ dry docks) o Freezer o Defrost room o Staging area o Sanitation o Mixing, Production, Packaging o Common areas o Bathrooms o Lockers · Sanitation Days o Ensure employees are properly dressed and equipped on sanitation days (PPE awareness) o Be aware of all potential cross contamination risks and correct as needed by coaching o Verifying sanitation employees’ areas are properly cleaned throughout the shift as they are completed o Responsible for participating in pre-operational inspections and recording any findings · Conduct allergen tests post sanitation and allergen changeover as needed per production Schedule · Act as liaison between the quality department and other departments · Ensure non-conforming finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials are placed on hold on prims and with a physical hold tag. Ensure non-conforming product is communicated to all. · Able to create and submit Non-Conformities for all deviations from company policies and procedures · Evaluate finished goods from prior production shifts with Supervisors · Conduct spot Audits of both Receiving and Loading practices (1 of each/per shift) · Attend Safety and or Production meetings when scheduled · Create daily shift note reports · Conduct environmental testing- listeria, yeast/mold, salmonella, EB (when required), ATP swabs (when required) · Responsible for handling foreign material findings and leading root cause analysis with corresponding department · Must be aware and proactive for all food safety and quality risks including but not limited to: foreign material, cross contamination, GMP violations, non-conformances, etc. · Responsible for conducting monthly glass and brittle inspections · Updating all SQF logs- foreign material, hold log, non-conformance log, customer complaint log. · Filing of daily production records, COAs, SSOPs and recording in appropriate log · Supports annual SQF training and job description training · Coaching of employees during daily shift · Training new quality systems technicians on job responsibilities · Translating procedures/policies if able to Company DescriptionDamascus Bakeries, home to the Original Pita, serves delicious satisfaction through our line of artisanal flat breads. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Damascus has been pleasing customers for 84 years. With grandsons Ed and Dave Mafoud at the helm, old-world traditions and new-world technology pr ... see moreDamascus Bakeries, home to the Original Pita, serves delicious satisfaction through our line of artisanal flat breads. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Damascus has been pleasing customers for 84 years. With grandsons Ed and Dave Mafoud at the helm, old-world traditions and new-world technology pr ... see more

Job DescriptionSalary: At Phillip Jeffries, we believe beautiful design begins with passion, integrity, and connection. What started in 1976 as a small family business with just ten grasscloths in a New Jersey garage has grown into a global luxury brand offering more than 1,000 wallcoverings to designers and architects around the world. Through decades of growth, our values remain the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to craftsmanship, creativity, and delivering exceptional experiences at every touchpoint. If youre inspired by thoughtful design, meaningful relationships, and being part of a team thats shaping extraordinary interiors, we invite you to apply for our Associate Designer, Vinyls & Murals. In this role, youll be reporting to the Senior Product Manager with a hybrid working schedule between our Fairfield, NJ location and home office. What You'll Be Doing Cultivate Vendor Partnerships • Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers while creating new relationships to diversify product offerings., • Plan and manage the annual schedule of vendor meetings, both virtual and in-person., • Negotiate preliminary pricing and terms, • Work with Supply Chain to qualify new specifications and pricing., • Ensure compliance with current vendor agreements and collection quotas., • Finalize supplier agreements and collaborate on product diversification strategies Bring Concepts to Life • Attend trend presentations and tradeshows, drawing insights for future design, • Seek inspiration from travel, art, and culture to fuel innovative concepts., • Research color trends, styles, and techniques to meet market needs or spark new demand., • Analyze category sales and market trends to inform collection direction., • Develop and present new product ideas to the designer and sr designer aligned with seasonal themes., • Collaborate with senior designers to innovate wallcovering collections., • Commission, purchase, or create artwork by hand and through design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, AVA)., • Partner with suppliers to obtain prototypes and refine concepts., • Work with Marketing to create the story of each collection. Drive Development & Approval • Generate color palettes and request strike-offs that align with seasonal themes., • Collaborate with mills and suppliers to ensure color consistency and product specifications., • Prepare sign-off packages with rationale, palettes, specifications, and budgets for leadership approval., • Manage timelines, milestones, and interdepartmental deliverables to keep collections on track., • Ensure accuracy in WFX PLM, purchase orders, and production files., • Anticipate operational needs such as packaging, warehousing, and quality assurance guidelines., • Partner with Quality Control and installers to evaluate product performance and create hanging instructions., • Collaborate with Marketing to creative impactful sales tools for the sales representatives, • Maintain seasonal training presentations and provide product presentations to internal teams with anticipating client questions to ensure sales teams are equipped with the right tools. What You Bring to the Table • Bachelor of Fine Arts or related field, • Minimum of 5 years' experience in design related field, • Proficiency in design software Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AVA Cadcam, • Background in painting or drawing, • Experience collaborating across departments and with external suppliers., • Detail-oriented project management skills with a focus on accuracy and timelines. The Phillip Jeffries Experience At Phillip Jeffries, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional care. Our commitment to creating a more beautiful world extends to how we support our team, offering thoughtfully designed benefits and meaningful perks that reflect our appreciation for your talent and time. Your Compensation Journey • Competitive salary wage ranging from $60,000 to $68,000, based on your experience and technical expertise, • Annual bonus opportunity to reward your performance, • Cost of Living increases that honor your growth and commitment, • Comprehensive medical coverage with employee premiums as low as $40 per month, • Coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, and family, • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset medical expenses, • Prescription, dental, and vision coverage to support whole-person wellness, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care, • Employee Assistance Program that supports your mental, financial, and physical well-being, • 16 paid personal days each year to relax, recharge, or travel, • Paid holidays including New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve, • Additional paid time off during our annual company closure between Christmas and New Years, • Earn extra paid time off by completing your annual wellness physical, • Exclusive employee discount on Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings to elevate your home, • Access to Working Advantage with discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday purchases Phillip Jeffries is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.