Home Chef · 1 day ago
Production Lead - Night Shift - Days Off: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.50/hr - $21.50/hrHome Chef is a company focused on meal preparation and delivery. They are seeking a Production Lead to oversee production associates during meal portioning, bagging, and shipping, ensuring adherence to production targets and safety protocols.
DeliveryFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
A Production Lead is scheduled to begin their shift prior to the start of production and is responsible for obtaining their production plan and targets for the day from the supervisor and setting up the portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and/or shipping line
Collaborates with the Supervisor to get the production plans and targets for the day
Follows production schedules to ensure order completion during allotted timeframes
Effectively communicates the targets and production expectations to the production associates as well as their performance against the target
Ensures associates are following HC policies/procedures and escalates any concerns to the Production Supervisor
Prioritizes and plans for potential product shortages during production and shipping and effectively communicates exact product and quantity needs to the warehouse runners to avoid any unnecessary downtime while waiting on replenishment
Conducts checks on ingredients for quality, accuracy, and shelf life before starting the line and while the line is running
Has a working knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping
Sets up portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and shipping lines according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Gives consideration to the production targets and the established production plan when setting up portioning tables and based on number of production associates needed to run a line
Shares recommendations for improvements to the SOPs with supervisor
Ensures the table/pods has the labels, packaging, and product needed to get started at the beginning of the shift and start of new activity
Communicates the production targets and expected rates per hour to the production associates
Ensures line does not overproduce portions or meal bags and therefore cause food waste and yield issues (i.e. only producing what is required)
Oversees associates to ensure they are not creating unnecessary waste of food or packaging (i.e. bags, bottles, jars) while portioning and meal bagging and escalates concerns with production quality to FSQA and a supervisor
Identifies and completes all sections listed on the production sheet
Works with FSQA to verify all ingredients on the meal bagging/kitting line and complete the meal bag sign off on the production sheet prior to starting the line
Works with FSQA to ensure meal bag checks are conducted every hour to minimize errors
Retrieves more labels from the label office when needed
Conducts hourly checks to ensure packaging and labels are correct for the ingredients being portioned or meal bagged
Communicates shortages of labeled packaging to supervisor
Conducts an hourly check of the portions and meal bags to reduce the potential for errors
Ensures the SOPs for portioning and meal bagging are being followed throughout the shift
Monitors the pace of the portioning and meal bagging line and ensures the team is on track to meet the target
If targets are not being met, the lead makes appropriate adjustments to the line
A Production Lead is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor when running a shipping line
A Production Lead should have a working knowledge of all shipping lines (similar, hybrid, unique, and pick and pack)
Understands the Boxing Call out Sheet and how to use it to set up and verify the line
Knows and follows the SOP for transitioning between similar runs (i.e. similar sign off for CHI, use of red trays to cover all meals not included in run for CA)
Works with warehouse to ensure the line has all required product and does not experience downtime as a result of product shortages
Makes sure the SOPs for box packing, shipping, and/or Pick & Pack is being followed throughout the entire shift
Manages the pace of the shipping line and makes adjustments as necessary
Collects counts every hour (CHI) or two hours (CA) to deliver to Supervisor
Delivers numbers of meal bags and WIP produced at the end of each workday
Makes sure that the red, grey and green crates all have clear and legible labels
Ensures all old labels have been removed from red trays
Ensures all completed portion and meal bag towers are tagged according to SOP (i.e. plastic wrap w/ meal name, count, and date for CHI and masking tape for CA)
Ensures the meal bag towers are moved to the proper storage location and ordered by date. The older meals should be in the front and the newer meals should be in the back. FIFO (First In First Out) processes should be followed
Ensures FSQA is conducting a GMP check on all their associates at the start of the shift and after lunch
Calls out and corrects GMP violations when they occur
Understands the complete scope of GMPs. This includes but is not limited to: Changing gloves after touching floor mats, leaving the production area, or before portioning a new item
Washing hands at the designated handwashing station
Changing hairnet when returning from the restroom
Ensure associates are utilizing proper Lifting Techniques when moving and picking up items
Attends all safety trainings to maintain safety compliance
Escalates any employee safety risks to the Safety Supervisor
Ensures team is accounted for (roll call) and at the designated spot in the event of an evacuation
Ensures work area (portioning table or meal bagging line) is clean (i.e. tables have been sanitized and floors are free of spills and debris)
Ensures plant cleanliness, 5S compliance and GMP practices at all times
Ensures coolers have been cleaned and swept and are ready for the next shift
Makes sure team is hitting production targets for portioning, meal bagging, shipping and any other assigned activities
Sets example of expected work pace for the entire line
Identifies and escalates any disruptive behavior (e.g. excessive talking or slow work pace) on the line to a Supervisor and moves associates as needed to improve the line’s output
Works to quickly and calmly resolve conflicts between associates on the line
Escalates issues between production associates to production supervisor / manager when needed
Follows the facility GMPs and helps enforce them throughout the facility
Ensures safe working conditions for all team members and corrects and/or escalates safety risks when identified
Supports the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
Qualification
Required
General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)
Strong attendance and performance record as a Home Chef production associate is required for this position
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
Company
Home Chef
Home Chef is a provider of subscription-based meal kit delivery services to help people to save time while enjoying home cooking.
Founded in 2013
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$57MKey Investors
L CattertonShining Capital
2018-05-23Acquired
2016-09-29Series B· $40M
2016-06-28Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Erik Jensen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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