Overview
Production Lead role at Home Chef — founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo. Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We\'re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef\'s offerings.
We are hiring primarily for Night shift at this time. This position requires 0% travel. Schedules are identified below and Production Leads are hired into one (1) of the schedules.
Shift options
- 1 Day — Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- 2 Day — Sunday, Monday, Tuesday — 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- 3 Night — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday — 5:30 PM to 4:30 AM
Actual schedules available may vary based on site needs at the time.
A 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.
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
- Production Targets
- 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
- Coordination with Warehouse
- 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.
- SOPs
- 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
- Managing waste
- 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.
- Portioning and Meal Bagging/Kitting
- Utilizing Production Sheets
- 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
- Packaging and Labels
- 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
- Portion and Meal Bag Quality
- Conducts an hourly check of the portions and meal bags to reduce the potential for errors
- SOPs and Targets
- 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.
- Utilizing Production Sheets
- Shipping
- A Production Lead should have a working knowledge of all shipping lines (similar, hybrid, unique, and pick and pack) and assist the Production Supervisor when running a shipping line
- Standard Tools and Forms
- 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
- Coordination across departments
- Works with warehouse to ensure the line has all required product and does not experience downtime due to shortages
- SOPs and Production Targets
- 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
- Output Tracking and Inventory Management
- Counting output
- 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
- Inventory management procedures
- 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
- Ensures the meal bag towers are moved to the proper storage location and ordered by date. FIFO (First In First Out) processes should be followed.
- Counting output
- Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures
- GMP Enforcement and Education
- 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 including changes to gloves, handwashing, and hygiene practices
- Employee Safety
- Ensure associates are utilizing proper lifting techniques
- Attends all safety trainings to maintain safety compliance
- Escalates any employee safety risks to the Safety Supervisor
- Ensures team is accounted for in the event of an evacuation
- Pre and Post-Operative Sanitation
- Ensures work area is clean and sanitized; floors are free of spills and debris
- Ensures plant cleanliness, 5S compliance and GMP practices at all times
- Ensures coolers are cleaned and ready for the next shift
- GMP Enforcement and Education
- Supervising Production Associates
- Production Pace
- Makes sure the team is hitting production targets for portioning, meal bagging, shipping and other assigned activities
- Sets an example of the expected work pace for the entire line
- Line Integrity
- Identifies and escalates disruptive behavior and moves associates as needed to improve output
- Conflict Resolution
- Works to quickly and calmly resolve conflicts between associates; escalates issues when needed
- Production Pace
- General Responsibilities
- Follows facility GMPs and helps enforce them
- Ensures safe working conditions and escalates safety risks
- Supports the company\'s SQF and quality programs
This position requires 0% travel.
Qualifications
- General high school degree, or equivalent (e.g., GED).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
- For Home Chef Employees – Strong attendance and performance record is required for this position
Perks and Benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- 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
Be at Home at Home Chef
Be at Home at Home Chef. We 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.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.
Maryland Pay Range
$21.75—$21.75 USD
To view the California Applicant Notice please refer to the notice.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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