This position oversees all facets of day to day operation of one shift of kitchen production or plating/packaging production. Leads 30-60 team members to safely produce required production volume to quality and food safety standards. Must work cross functionally to drive plant performance.
Position Responsibilities may include but not limited to
Develop and follow up on overall production performance and quality standards. Participate in daily update meetings analyze and report on downtime or other issues
Oversee department planning and coordination of workload based on production schedule and adapts to changing circumstances as needed
Evaluate and recommend improvements in methods equipment procedures etc.
Drive results includes production volume and reliability labor management workflow and materials loss reduction
Oversee compliance with GMP Food Safety & Quality SOPs and HACCP guidelines. Complete quality checks and confer with Quality on food quality issues
Understand and model personal safety policies reporting any safety hazards and actively preventing/eliminating hazards that can cause injury or illness
Coordinate production activities between the Kitchen Warehouse and Quality Assurance
Work with Sanitation to ensure rooms are ready for production
Work closely with Maintenance to trouble shoot issues and communicate needs
Work with HR regarding hiring employee relations and termination needs
Monitor onboarding of new employees and performance-based training or cross-training activities
Interact with Supply Chain Manager as needed on supply of products or materials used in production
Communicate clear performance expectations and provide performance coaching
Monitor/guide supervisory completion of time cards performance reviews and dealing with employee issues
Lead/participate in continuous improvement efforts
Foster a spirit of cooperation and respect within team and with other departments
Required Skills and Experience
College degree or equivalent experience and education in operational management or food science related area
5-7 years experience managing groups of employees in a production environment
Excellent leadership skills
Effective people management in a multi-cultural multi-generational workforce
Production planning skills process flow understanding and production management experience
Practical problem solving and decision making skills
Safety management knowledge
Strong clear communication and coaching skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Ability to write and present reports
Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of employees
Ability to interact effectively with regulators vendors and outside industry groups
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and previous experience using computerized payroll/labor tracking
Preferred Skills and Experience
HACCP knowledge or certification
Previous work in food industry strongly desired
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Lean manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to use hands to feel grab or operate objects tools and controls while reaching with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand communicate and listen
Occasionally required to walk stoop kneel or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)
Company Overview
Moms Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community Moms Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun compassionate and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
EEO
Moms Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race religion national origin ancestry color gender age disability sexual orientation or military status.
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