Production Lead - Food Manufacturer

Production Lead

• Food Manufacturer Chi Kitchen Pawtucket, RI Job Details Full-time $20
• $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Food processing Food processing plant Manufacturing facility HACCP Organizational skills Full Job Description Production Lead
• Food Manufacturing Chi Kitchen is a growing kimchi, fermented vegetable and pickle manufacturing company in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Lead to join our team.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for high-quality food production, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong commitment to food safety. This is a hands-on role requiring experience in food manufacturing, food safety, and experience leading a small team. Experience with fermented foods is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Production Manager and CHI-OO in the food manufucaturing production operations at Chi Kitchen Oversee and lead a small team, delegating tasks and providing guidance while maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Maintain strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and ensuring team is strictly following Chi Kitchens food safety standard operating procedures Maintain accurate production, distribution and food safety validated records Lead by example

• following processes, being reliable, treating team members with respect, while setting expectations Be proactive in solving problems and improving lean manufacturing processes Experience and Qualifications We are

Looking For:

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• 3 years of proven experience leading a team in a food manufacturing production role or fast paced kitchen environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred Proficient knowledge of Food Safety.
• PCQI, GMP or HACCP Certified preferred.

Ability to manage, delegate and lead a team of 2-3 people with a focus on building and supporting individual and team skills to meet daily production goals Fostering a low stress work environment built on positivity, respect, accountability and strong work ethics. Strong attention to detail with proven record keeping experience and organizational skills. Strong Communicator that is effective and comfortable managing change and new processes

Physical Ability:

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, enjoy working with your hands and be on your feet for long periods of time Bonus skills and attributes love kimchi and other fermented vegetable experience with vegetable food prep

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (4 day work week) 8 am

• 6:45 pm (10 hr shift with 1 hour of break time)
• Schedule and hours not flexible.

Do not apply if you can't work these hours

Location:

Must reside near Pawtucket, Rhode Island, or within a 30-minute maximum commute.

Compensation and Benefits:

$20

• 21hr to start 5 Paid Time Off days the 1st year (10 PTO days, 2nd year) 6 Paid Holidays throughout the year Free Chi Kitchen products:) If you are passionate about quality food production and have the skills and drive to be a leader we encourage you to apply today and be part of our growing company!

Apply here or email your resume to

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Experience:

Food production or

Kitchen Leadership:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person