Production Lead (East Coast)- $23/hr

About the Role:

Production Leads are responsible for leading a team consisting of Production Associates on the production floor. Production Leads ensure that production functions including, but not limited to, plating and packing meals, snacks, and beverages, are performed to satisfaction to meet production KPI goals. The person in this position has the ability to effectively communicate the daily goals of the production department to the production team.

How you'll make a difference:

• Support Production Leadership in overseeing production process on production lines, including production execution, Quality Control/Quality Assurance and time tracking
• Ensure employees are following GMPs ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to policy
• Maintain working knowledge of and assist with implementation of new and existing SOPs and policies across production teams; ensure processes and policies are adhered to at all times
• Organize the line with the correct components and materials
• Ensure all documentation is conducted, completed and submitted on time
• Ensure that Meal Towers are properly labeled with correct amount, date, meal code
• Identify and communicate all shorts including, but not limited to, bin weights, components, meal count shorts, etc.
• Properly update all communication on Slack and other necessary methods
• Attend consistent safety meetings; keep track of policy changes and rollouts
• Support leadership in ensuring OSHA compliance standards are adhered at all times by staff
• Support leadership with internal QA Audits initiatives

Who you are:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years related experience required; experience in a high-paced food manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Desire to grow into leadership positions and develop leadership skills
• Strong communication skills that put people first and the ability to balance empathy and direct feedback to both support and advocate for the team and also maintain consistent standards of performance
• Ability to form effective working relationships with a cross-functional team
• Ability to adhere to company SOPs and implement new initiatives as needed
• Ability and willingness to master new equipment and related automation as implemented.
• Valid NJ Food Handlers Certification(must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and walking throughout the facility
• Ability to consistently life up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a cold environment(38 degrees) for prolonged periods of time