Production Shift Leader

About Us

Mei Mei is a farm-focused, women-owned dumpling company in Boston. We make award-winning dumplings using responsibly sourced ingredients and are looking for team members who want to grow with us long-term.

Role Overview

Shift Leads are the backbone of our dumpling factory floor. You'll keep production running smoothly by leading a small team of production members, maintaining quality and pace, and stepping in wherever needed - from folding dumplings to coordinating orders. This role is ideal for experienced food production workers who are ready to take ownership of a shift and help others do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of production members throughout the shift, ensuring tasks are clearly assigned and on track
• Oversee quality and consistency of fillings, dough, folding, packing, and labeling across all production lines
• Monitor production pace and adjust priorities in real time to meet retail and wholesale order deadlines
• Train and guide team members on proper techniques, food safety, and equipment use
• Enforce and model food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards
• Back up the Production Manager as needed, including taking on additional oversight responsibilities in their absence
• Serve as the point of contact for shift-level issues, escalating to management when needed
• Assist with online orders and coordinate occasional customer or vendor interactions
• Jump into hands-on production work as needed - this is a working lead role

About You

• Solid food production background, ideally with large-batch or manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading, supervising, or informally mentoring a kitchen or production team
• Dumpling folding and/or food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Calm and decisive under time pressure, with a knack for keeping a team focused
• Highly reliable, organized, and invested in the long-term success of the team
• Comfortable adapting quickly when priorities or schedules shift
• A love of food and a genuine interest in helping the team grow — including taking pride in family meal
• Comfortable stepping into a management role when called upon and trusted to represent the team's standards

Requirements

• 2 year of food experience, preferably in large scale kitchen operations
• Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for 8 hours
• Knowledge of food safety (ServSafe preferred, training will be provided)
• COVID-19 vaccination required per company policy

Compensation & Schedule

• $22–$25/hour
• Monday-Friday day time hours (7am-5pm)
• Full time >30 hrs/week 4-5 shifts

Paid Time Off:

• PTO: Accrues to 21 days / 168 hours per year (based on 40 hrs/week)
• Sick Time: Accrues up to 5 days / 40 hours per calendar year

Additional Benefits:

• Health & dental (for full time positions)
• Monthly rideshare reimbursement budget
• Daily Shift meals and staff food discounts

Apply at: www.meimeidumplings.com/application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Boston, MA 02127 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25