Production Coordinator

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank•Whittier, CA

24d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Production Coordinator oversees work groups to ensure the production of food kits and boxes in the Food Rescue Center (FRC), Sorting Room, and other Designated Production Rooms, as assigned. Maintain production by keeping order of all products and workers, ensuring safety and a productive working relationship among warehouse team and volunteers. The candidate must have the drive and initiative to help identify and pursue new potential partners and be able to build a positive working relationship with staff, management/internal team, and external contacts. WHAT YOU’LL DO Production and Reporting: Prepares/stages work area for workers assigned in Food Rescue Center (FRC)/Large Gleaning. Wraps up/breaks down the staging area once production is complete. Assures product, packaging, labels, equipment, and all other tools are ready for production to begin according to schedule by coordinating efforts with the supervisor. Coordinators are expected to function with hands-on approach. Ensure quality assurance throughout the production process. Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, and address any quality-related issues that may arise. Perform tasks that may require physical exertion, such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods. Adapts to changes and responds to customer needs. Prepares and maintains various reports, such as production reports and inventory reports for the FRC & Food Bank hubs/locations. Training, Compliance & Safety: Train and coordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants as assigned. Provides food safety and production-specific training to all workers, ensuring compliance with food and general safety requirements. Motivate and work efficiently with volunteers and program participants. Provides orientation and introduction to the groups in a consistent manner based on product and food kits in production. Identify and implement improvements to processes, such as streamlining workflows and reducing waste. Notifies Production Supervisor of any mechanical or material issues. Works closely with all Food Bank departments and supervisors. Advises of concerns regarding performance issues, food, or general safety concerns and documents accordingly. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working area.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to interact with diverse groups and prepare e-mails.
Good familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products and Google Mail
Must have previous work employment and experience in a warehouse environment
Ability to be flexible and open to change, consider alternate work styles to obtain desired outcome
Must be empathetic, understanding and personable with the ability to interact professionally with everyone from volunteers to upper-level management.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 lbs. regularly throughout shift.
Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with external stakeholders and department and interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates strong planning, organizing, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to the values of the organization: collaboration, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, respect, service, stewardship & accountability.

Nice To Haves

Fluent bilingual English/Spanish or third language communication abilities desired.

Responsibilities

Prepares/stages work area for workers assigned in Food Rescue Center (FRC)/Large Gleaning.
Wraps up/breaks down the staging area once production is complete.
Assures product, packaging, labels, equipment, and all other tools are ready for production to begin according to schedule by coordinating efforts with the supervisor.
Ensure quality assurance throughout the production process.
Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, and address any quality-related issues that may arise.
Perform tasks that may require physical exertion, such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.
Adapts to changes and responds to customer needs.
Prepares and maintains various reports, such as production reports and inventory reports for the FRC & Food Bank hubs/locations.
Train and coordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants as assigned.
Provides food safety and production-specific training to all workers, ensuring compliance with food and general safety requirements.
Motivate and work efficiently with volunteers and program participants.
Provides orientation and introduction to the groups in a consistent manner based on product and food kits in production.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, such as streamlining workflows and reducing waste.
Notifies Production Supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
Works closely with all Food Bank departments and supervisors.
Advises of concerns regarding performance issues, food, or general safety concerns and documents accordingly.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working area.

Benefits

Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds
Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost
Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health
Employee recognition programs
Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources
Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years
Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
Sick Leave Time available