What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Production Lead / Supervisor position at FEAST Detroit?
Description
About FEAST Detroit
At FEAST Detroit, we’re more than a food manufacturer—we’re a growth partner for Michigan’s most exciting emerging food brands. We provide the tools, expertise, and production support to help entrepreneurs scale from kitchen concept to market-ready products.
Our production team brings these visions to life every day, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency across diverse product lines.
Position Overview
The Food Production Lead oversees day-to-day production floor operations, ensuring that food products are prepared, packaged, and labeled safely, accurately, and efficiently.
This role is both hands-on and leadership-driven — ideal for someone who can manage a small team, maintain quality and sanitation standards, and meet daily production goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Quality
Qualifications
About FEAST Detroit
At FEAST Detroit, we’re more than a food manufacturer—we’re a growth partner for Michigan’s most exciting emerging food brands. We provide the tools, expertise, and production support to help entrepreneurs scale from kitchen concept to market-ready products.
Our production team brings these visions to life every day, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency across diverse product lines.
Position Overview
The Food Production Lead oversees day-to-day production floor operations, ensuring that food products are prepared, packaged, and labeled safely, accurately, and efficiently.
This role is both hands-on and leadership-driven — ideal for someone who can manage a small team, maintain quality and sanitation standards, and meet daily production goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Quality
- MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND IN FOOD INDUSTRY*
- Lead and participate in daily production runs, including batching, cooking, filling, packaging, and labeling
- Monitor production lines to ensure products meet HACCP, GMP, and company quality standards
- Coordinate ingredient prep, line setup, and changeovers between product runs
- Verify weights, labels, and packaging specifications before release
- Ensure accurate completion of production logs, batch sheets, and inventory usage forms
- Supervise, train, and coach a team of production associates
- Delegate daily tasks, monitor workflow, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Serve as the first point of contact for questions, concerns, or troubleshooting during production
- Promote a team culture of accountability, communication, and respect
- Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards on the floor
- Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections to verify cleanliness and readiness
- Report equipment issues or safety hazards to management immediately
- Support audits and compliance checks as required
- Maintain production schedules and ensure on-time completion of orders
- Communicate material or labor needs with management for upcoming runs
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in food production, manufacturing, or warehouse operations
- 1 year in a lead or supervisory role preferred
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety procedures
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in varying temperatures
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Comfortable using production logs, digital tracking, or basic Microsoft/Google tools
- ServSafe Certification a plus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA (Health Spending Account)
- 401K Retirement
- Robust Paid Time Off