We are the industry leader in meal-kit subscription services and we’re growing all the time! We have distinct meal-kit services that cater to everyone with the most menu variety in the market, which allows us to reach an incredibly wide population of people.

Pay Rate $21 to start with potential pay increases after 30 days.

Night shift differential of $1.50 for shifts that start on or after 5pm

The Lead Production Associate coordinates activities of and provides coaching and guidance to workers on the production line. The Lead Associate works alongside and with the team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. The Lead is responsible for following and enforcing all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies, in cooperation with the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Respectfully communicate with all co-workers. Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee instructions to provide advice on how to properly perform their task (i.e. how to put kit boxes in the assembly box or to maintain single piece flow on their line).

Respectfully support and follow direction from all managers and supervisors about line performance.

Keep track of line count

Work to continuously improve in all areas. Ensure all actions better the business of HelloFresh and do not break any company policies.

Coach all employees to follow HelloFresh policies and procedures

Train new employees on standard operating procedures

Performs duties of workers supervised, as needed

Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Quality Assurance and/or Supervisor.

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Completes tasks as directed by with minimum supervision.

Occasionally required to prepare ingredients using tools such as food scales, measuring spoons and cups, etc., as needed

Update production numbers in the computer system; must be able to use a computer and type/data entry

Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Competencies

Leadership and fostering team cooperation for a large group of employees

Results Driven

Time Management: maintaining momentum and keeping employees on task to meet goals and deadlines

Basic mathematics

Communications: expresses ideas and thoughts clearly and with tact and diplomacy.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position provides guidance to employees by coordinating work and resolving problems. The production lead’s performance is evaluated by their leadership of the production employees, productivity of their designated team, quality/quantity of information reported each shift, and ability to control employee performance on the team.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a manufacturing and assembly environment and is regularly exposed to cool and/or cold temperatures (10º - 40º). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, reach and lift for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are varied according to shift. There are occasions where overtime is required based upon production needs. The Production Lead is expected to work the hours it takes to finish production each day.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

One year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must be willing and able to work the entire schedule as we cannot accommodate partial shifts or early/late arrivals.

Must be able to count and have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be supplemented at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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