Production Kitchen Supervisor - Weekends

The kitchen operation is responsible for supply of thermally processed and ready to eat materials to the plate and pack operation. Areas of responsibility are decanting, hot kitchen, RTE blending, dish washing room, CIP system, WIP storage and spice batching. The supervisor works with their team to monitor and achieve production targets in the hot kitchen in a safe and efficient manner. The supervisor will assign team members duties within the department, provide hands on training to employees, complete production logs, quality records, co-ordinate schedules of material with the warehouse, and troubleshoot upsets as needed. The kitchen supervisor will be a team player to work collaboratively with plate and pack, quality, warehouse and maintenance to achieve the day’s production targets. The kitchen supervisor will solve technical problems, resolve conflicts, and achieve results through growing and developing team members in the department. The supervisor may need to interface with in-plant USDA inspectors. This position may require team members to work in variable temperature environments during the shift between 34˚F - 70˚F.

Schedule: Friday-Sunday 3:00am - 5:30pm

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Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to Assist in the identification and selection of staff and equipment for start-up of production operations

Teach, coach, motivate, and lead team members to perform at the highest level

Lead efforts to develop and roll-out standard work training for areas of responsibility

Communicate and collaborate with leadership and hourly production team members to achieve targets and overall business objectives

Drive adherence to all personnel safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards

Ensure utilization of safety equipment and consistently demonstrate all food safety and personal safety guidelines

Inspect equipment cleanliness, configuration, and setpoints prior to and through-out production

Manage input material, output product, cleaning chemicals, and complete required inventories

Collaborate with warehouse and leadership to streamline production schedules

Organize the team breaks to optimize efficiency

Prepare the oncoming shift for success and complete shift hand-off meetings

Take the initiative to identify and solve production imperfections before they become problems

Collaborate with maintenance to ensure priority and availability for maintenance and repair

Interface with USDA or audit representatives as necessary

Assign team members’ tasks and verify job duties are being completed in a satisfactory manner

Review and approve team member timecard records

Schedule position coverage for Kitchen III, Kitchen II, PA I as required due to break, PTO, or vacancy

Take initiative to identify and implement process improvements to address staffing changes, equipment modifications, standard work improvements, waste reductions, and maximizing kitchen output

Collect data and provide feedback to R&D and purchasing groups related to trials or material related upsets

Complete and maintain powered industrial truck certification

Required Skills and Experience High school diploma or GED

2-3 years prior food manufacturing leadership experience

Maintains initiative and identifies work to complete with little oversight

Must have demonstrated problem-solving and reasoning skills

Must have experience with Microsoft office and common industry software

Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently

Able to train, coach, develop, and hold team members accountable

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overnights, or OT as required

Be able to work in varying temperatures between 34˚F - 70˚F

Demonstrated commitment to safety and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)/food safety rules

Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values of Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, and Nourishing Our Customers

Preferred Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Bilingual in (English/Spanish)

Experience working with LEAN, 6 Sigma and 5S tools

A/X and Kronos Software experience

Any experience using forklifts and pallet jacks

Familiar with operation and troubleshooting of CIP, COP, and hand washing systems

Knowledge of proper use and storage of industrial cleaning chemicals

Physical Requirements Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms

Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Must be able to interact with common food allergens

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. 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, Mom’s 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

Mom’s 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.