Kitchen Lead - 2nd Shift

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Westerville, OH

5d

About The Position

The Kitchen Lead oversees production activities in an assigned area of the Food Production Department. The role follows the Machine Setup and Operation Guide and trains associates using the applicable Work Instructions in the Instruction Manual. The Kitchen Lead maintains production quality, quantity, and labor standards while ensuring associates follow workplace expectations and food-production procedures.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Motivation to achieve production goals and ability to motivate others to achieve production goals.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing production schedule.
• Positive, self-starting, team-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the entire 8-hour shift.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; walk, stand, and stoop.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Machine Setup and Operation Guide in the Instructional Manual for the assigned area.
• Train associates according to the Work Instructions in the Instruction Manual for the assigned area.
• Ensure associates take breaks and lunches on time, are properly dressed for their work area, follow Cheryl’s GMPs, and keep cell phones and other personal items put away.
• Move associates among areas within the Food Production Department based on business needs.
• Know the specifications for each product being run and contact Quality Assurance if a specification appears incorrect or lacks information.
• Maintain production quality and quantity and meet labor standards for the assigned area.
• Follow metal-detection procedures and SOPs.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by Food Production Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed