Production Lead - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Wednesday Thursday

hr pThis role follows anbsp;strong2nd shift/strong schedule, working fromnbsp;strong3:30 PM/strong to strong12:30 AM/strong, with designated days off onnbsp;strongWednesday and Thursday.br/strong/p hr div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text" pA Production Lead is responsible for guiding a line or table of production associates during portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping. They will lead, direct, guide and train assigned production employees./p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongDetailed Responsibilities/strong/span/p pA 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/p pstrongemProduction Targets/em/strong/p ul liCollaborates with the Supervisor to get the production plans and targets for the day/li liFollows production schedules to ensure order completion during allotted timeframes/li liEffectively communicates the targets and production expectations to the production associates as well as their performance against the target/li liEnsures associates are following HC policies/procedures and escalates any concerns to the Production Supervisor/li /ul pstrongemCoordination with Warehouse/em/strong/p ul liPrioritizes 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./li liConducts checks on ingredients for quality, accuracy, and shelf life before starting the line and while the line is running./li /ul pstrongemSOPs/em/strong/p ul liHas a working knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping/li liSets up portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and shipping lines according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/li liGives 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/li liShares recommendations for improvements to the SOPs with supervisor/li liEnsures the table/pods has the labels, packaging, and product needed to get started at the beginning of the shift and start of new activity/li liCommunicates the production targets and expected rates per hour to the production associates/li /ul pstrongemManaging waste/em/strong/p ul liEnsures line does not overproduce portions or meal bags and therefore cause food waste and yield issues (i.e. only producing what is required)nbsp;/li liOversees associates to ensurenbsp; they are not creating unnecessary waste ofnbsp; food or packaging (i.e. bags, bottles, jars) while portioning and meal bagging and escalates concerns with production quality to FSQA and a supervisor./li /ul pstrongemPortioning and Meal Bagging/Kitting/em/strong/p pThe Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all portioning and meal bagging/kitting for their assigned table/pod. This includes:nbsp;/p ul listrongemUtilizing Production Sheets/em/strong ul liIdentifies and completes all sections listed on the production sheet/li liWorks 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 lineemnbsp;/em/li liWorks with FSQA to ensure meal bag checks are conducted every hour to minimize errors/li /ul /li listrongemPackaging and Labels/em/strong ul liRetrieves more labels from the label office when needednbsp;/li liConducts hourly checks to ensure packaging and labels are correct for the ingredients being portioned or meal bagged/li liCommunicates shortages of labeled packaging to supervisornbsp;/li /ul /li liemstrongPortion and Meal Bag Quality/strongnbsp;/em ul liConducts an hourly check of the portions and meal bags to reduce the potential for errors/li /ul /li listrongemSOPs and Targets/em/strong ul liEnsures the SOPs for portioning and meal bagging are being followed throughout the shift/li liMonitors 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./li /ul /li /ul pstrongemShipping/em/strong/p pA 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)nbsp;/p ul listrongemStandard Tools and Forms/em/strong ul liUnderstands the Boxing Call out Sheet and how to use it to set up and verify the line/li liKnows 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)/li /ul /li listrongemCoordination across departments/em/strong ul liWorks with warehouse to ensure the line has all required product and does not experience downtime as a result of product shortages/li /ul /li listrongemSOPs and Production Targets/em/strong ul liMakes sure the SOPs for box packing, shipping, and/or Pick amp; Pack is being followed throughout the entire shift/li liManages the pace of the shipping line and makes adjustments as necessary./li /ul /li /ul pstrongemOutput Tracking and Inventory Management/em/strong/p pThe Production Lead is responsible for delivering counts to the Supervisor and following Home Chef’s inventory management procedures. Specifically, a Production Lead is responsible for:nbsp;/p ul listrongemCounting output/em/strong ul liCollects counts every hour (CHI) or two hours (CA) to deliver to Supervisornbsp;/li liDelivers numbers of meal bags and WIP produced at the end of each workday/li /ul /li listrongemInventory management procedures/em/strong ul liMakes sure that the red, grey and green crates all have clear and legible labelsnbsp;nbsp;/li liEnsures all old labels have been removed from red traysnbsp;/li liEnsures 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)/li liEnsures 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./li /ul /li /ul pstrongemPromoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures/em/strong/p pA Production Lead is responsible for enforcing and executing Home Chef Food Safety Policies on the production floor.nbsp;/p ul listrongemGMP Enforcement and Education/em/strong ul liEnsures FSQA is conducting a GMP check on all their associates at the start of the shift and after lunch/li liCalls out and corrects GMP violations when they occur/li liUnderstands the complete scope of GMPs. This includes but is not limited to:nbsp; ul liChanging gloves after touching floor mats, leaving the production area, or before portioning a new item/li liWashing hands at the designated handwashing station/li liChanging hairnet when returning from the restroom/li /ul /li /ul /li listrongemEmployee Safetynbsp;/em/strong ul liEnsure associates are utilizing proper Lifting Techniques when moving and picking up items.nbsp;/li liAttends all safety trainings to maintain safety compliance/li liEscalates any employee safety risks to the Safety Supervisor/li liEnsures team is accounted for (roll call) and at the designated spot in the event of an evacuation/li /ul /li listrongemPre and Post-Operative Sanitation/em/strong ul liEnsures work area (portioning table or meal bagging line) is clean (i.e. tables have been sanitized and floors are free of spills and debris)nbsp;/li liEnsures plant cleanliness, 5S compliance and GMP practices at all times/li liEnsures coolers have been cleaned and swept and are ready for the next shift/li /ul /li /ul pstrongemSupervising Production Associates/em/strong/p pA Production Lead is responsible for supervising production associates working on their table/line. This includes but is not limited to:/p ul listrongemProduction Pace/em/strong ul liMakes sure team is hitting production targets for portioning, meal bagging, shipping and any other assigned activities/li liSets example of expected work pace for the entire line/li /ul /li listrongemLine Integrity/em/strong ul liIdentifies 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/li /ul /li listrongemConflict Resolution/em/strong ul liWorks to quickly and calmly resolve conflicts between associates on the line/li liEscalates issues between production associates to production supervisor / manager when needed/li /ul /li /ul pemstrongGeneral Responsibilities/strong/em/p ul liFollows the facility GMPs and helps enforce them throughout the facility/li liEnsures safe working conditions for all team members and corrects and/or escalates safety risks when identified/li liSupports the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs/li /ul pThis position requires 0% travel.nbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongQualifications/strong/span/p pThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities./p ul liGeneral high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)./li liStrong attendance and performance record as a Home Chef production associate is required for this position/li /ul div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text" pnbsp;/p hr pnbsp;/p hr h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"emMore About Us/em/h2 div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container" div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text" h3span style="text-decoration: underline;"strongPerks and Benefits/strong/span/h3 ul liCandidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!/li liMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available/li liPaid holidays, sick time and vacation time/li li401k program/li liFlexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses/li /ul h3strongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"How We Work Together/span/strong/h3 pstrongWe are humble team players./strongbrWe are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input./p pstrongWe are pragmatic next-level thinkers./strongbrWe come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking./p pstrongWe take ownership./strongbrWe approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals./p h3span style="text-decoration: underline;"strongBe at Home at Home Chef/strong/span/h3 pWe all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace./p pWe welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law./p pHome Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off./p/divdiv class="title"California Pay Range/divdiv class="pay-range"span$23.25/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$23.25 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"pTo view the California Applicant Notice a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/135wbRekJnPzHcuLL5aOjdbYWJ0U-v9J0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"clickspan class="Apple-converted-space" here/span/a/p/div