Home Chef
Production Lead
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is a 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. 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. Production Lead shifts and hours are identified below. Days off and available shifts vary based on site needs at the time. Shift: 1st, Start Time: 6:30 AM, End Time: 5:30 PM Shift: 1st, Start Time: 7:00 AM, End Time: 3:30 PM Shift: 2nd, Start Time: 4:00 PM, End Time: 12:30 AM Shift: 2nd, Start Time: 5:30 PM, End Time: 4:30 AM 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 The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all portioning and meal bagging/kitting for their assigned table/pod. This includes: Utilizing Production Sheets Packaging and Labels Portion and Meal Bag Quality SOPs and Targets Shipping Standard Tools and Forms Coordination across departments SOPs and Production Targets Output Tracking and Inventory Management Counting output Inventory management procedures Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures GMP Enforcement and Education Employee Safety Pre and Post-Operative Sanitation Supervising Production Associates Production Pace Line Integrity Conflict Resolution General Responsibilities 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 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 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. Georgia Hourly Pay Range $21.50 - $21.50 USD
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is a 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. 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. Production Lead shifts and hours are identified below. Days off and available shifts vary based on site needs at the time. Shift: 1st, Start Time: 6:30 AM, End Time: 5:30 PM Shift: 1st, Start Time: 7:00 AM, End Time: 3:30 PM Shift: 2nd, Start Time: 4:00 PM, End Time: 12:30 AM Shift: 2nd, Start Time: 5:30 PM, End Time: 4:30 AM 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 The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all portioning and meal bagging/kitting for their assigned table/pod. This includes: Utilizing Production Sheets Packaging and Labels Portion and Meal Bag Quality SOPs and Targets Shipping Standard Tools and Forms Coordination across departments SOPs and Production Targets Output Tracking and Inventory Management Counting output Inventory management procedures Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures GMP Enforcement and Education Employee Safety Pre and Post-Operative Sanitation Supervising Production Associates Production Pace Line Integrity Conflict Resolution General Responsibilities 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 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 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. Georgia Hourly Pay Range $21.50 - $21.50 USD