Home Chef
Production Lead - 1st Shift
Home Chef, Curtis Bay, Maryland, United States, 21226
Overview:
A Production Lead is responsible for guiding a line or table of production associates during portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping. He/She 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 his or her production plan and targets for the day from the supervisor and setting up the portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and/or shipping lineProduction Targets:
Collaborates with the Supervisor to get the production plans and targets for the dayFollows production schedules to ensure order completion during allotted timeframesEffectively communicates the targets and production expectations to the production associates as well as their performance against the targetEnsures 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 shippingSets 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 lineShares recommendations for improvements to the SOPs with supervisorEnsures the table/pods has the labels, packaging, and product needed to get started at the beginning of the shift and start of new activityCommunicates 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/KittingThe Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all portioning and meal bagging/kitting for his/her assigned table/pod. This includes:Utilizing Production Sheets:
Identifies and completes all sections listed on the production sheetWorks 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 lineWorks 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 neededConducts hourly checks to ensure packaging and labels are correct for the ingredients being portioned or meal baggedCommunicates 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 shiftMonitors 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.
ShippingA 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)Standard Tools and Forms:
Understands the Boxing Call out Sheet and how to use it to set up and verify the lineKnows 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)Coordination across departments:Works with warehouse to ensure the line has all required product and does not experience downtime as a result of product shortages
SOPs and Production Targets:
Makes sure the SOPs for box packing, shipping, and/or Pick & Pack is being followed throughout the entire shiftManages the pace of the shipping line and makes adjustments as necessary.
Output Tracking and Inventory ManagementThe Production Lead is responsible for delivering counts to the Supervisor and following Home Chefs inventory management procedures. Specifically, a Production Lead is responsible for:Counting output:
Collects counts every hour (CHI) or two hours (CA) to deliver to SupervisorDelivers 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 labelsEnsures all old labels have been removed from red traysEnsures 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.
Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures:A Production Lead is responsible for enforcing and executing Home Chef Food Safety Policies on the production floor. Specifically, Production Leads are responsible for:GMP Enforcement and Education:
Ensures FSQA is conducting a GMP check on all his or her associates at the start of the shift and after lunchCalls out and corrects GMP violations when they occurUnderstands 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 itemWashing hands at the designated handwashing stationChanging hairnet when returning from the restroom
Employee Safety:
Ensure associates are utilizing proper Lifting Techniques when moving and picking up items.Attends all safety trainings to maintain safety complianceEscalates any employee safety risks to the Safety SupervisorEnsures team is accounted for (roll call) and at the designated spot in the event of an evacuation
Pre and Post-Operative Sanitation
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 timesEnsures coolers have been cleaned and swept and are ready for the next shift
Supervising Production AssociatesA Production Lead is responsible for supervising production associates working on his or her table/line. This includes but is not limited to:Production Pace:
Makes sure team is hitting production targets for portioning, meal bagging, shipping and any other assigned activitiesSets example of expected work pace for the entire line
Line Integrity:
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 lines output
Conflict Resolution:
Works to quickly and calmly resolve conflicts between associates on the lineEscalates issues between production associates to production supervisor / manager when needed
General Responsibilities:Follows the facility GMPs and helps enforce them throughout the facilityEnsures safe working conditions for all team members and corrects and/or escalates safety risks when identifiedSupports the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programsThis position requires 0% travel.Qualifications: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
A Production Lead is responsible for guiding a line or table of production associates during portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping. He/She 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 his or her production plan and targets for the day from the supervisor and setting up the portioning tables, meal bagging tables, and/or shipping lineProduction Targets:
Collaborates with the Supervisor to get the production plans and targets for the dayFollows production schedules to ensure order completion during allotted timeframesEffectively communicates the targets and production expectations to the production associates as well as their performance against the targetEnsures 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 shippingSets 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 lineShares recommendations for improvements to the SOPs with supervisorEnsures the table/pods has the labels, packaging, and product needed to get started at the beginning of the shift and start of new activityCommunicates 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/KittingThe Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all portioning and meal bagging/kitting for his/her assigned table/pod. This includes:Utilizing Production Sheets:
Identifies and completes all sections listed on the production sheetWorks 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 lineWorks 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 neededConducts hourly checks to ensure packaging and labels are correct for the ingredients being portioned or meal baggedCommunicates 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 shiftMonitors 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.
ShippingA 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)Standard Tools and Forms:
Understands the Boxing Call out Sheet and how to use it to set up and verify the lineKnows 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)Coordination across departments:Works with warehouse to ensure the line has all required product and does not experience downtime as a result of product shortages
SOPs and Production Targets:
Makes sure the SOPs for box packing, shipping, and/or Pick & Pack is being followed throughout the entire shiftManages the pace of the shipping line and makes adjustments as necessary.
Output Tracking and Inventory ManagementThe Production Lead is responsible for delivering counts to the Supervisor and following Home Chefs inventory management procedures. Specifically, a Production Lead is responsible for:Counting output:
Collects counts every hour (CHI) or two hours (CA) to deliver to SupervisorDelivers 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 labelsEnsures all old labels have been removed from red traysEnsures 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.
Promoting and Upholding Employee Safety and Food Safety Procedures:A Production Lead is responsible for enforcing and executing Home Chef Food Safety Policies on the production floor. Specifically, Production Leads are responsible for:GMP Enforcement and Education:
Ensures FSQA is conducting a GMP check on all his or her associates at the start of the shift and after lunchCalls out and corrects GMP violations when they occurUnderstands 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 itemWashing hands at the designated handwashing stationChanging hairnet when returning from the restroom
Employee Safety:
Ensure associates are utilizing proper Lifting Techniques when moving and picking up items.Attends all safety trainings to maintain safety complianceEscalates any employee safety risks to the Safety SupervisorEnsures team is accounted for (roll call) and at the designated spot in the event of an evacuation
Pre and Post-Operative Sanitation
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 timesEnsures coolers have been cleaned and swept and are ready for the next shift
Supervising Production AssociatesA Production Lead is responsible for supervising production associates working on his or her table/line. This includes but is not limited to:Production Pace:
Makes sure team is hitting production targets for portioning, meal bagging, shipping and any other assigned activitiesSets example of expected work pace for the entire line
Line Integrity:
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 lines output
Conflict Resolution:
Works to quickly and calmly resolve conflicts between associates on the lineEscalates issues between production associates to production supervisor / manager when needed
General Responsibilities:Follows the facility GMPs and helps enforce them throughout the facilityEnsures safe working conditions for all team members and corrects and/or escalates safety risks when identifiedSupports the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programsThis position requires 0% travel.Qualifications: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