Machine Operator Lead - Day Shift - Days Off: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.

The Machine Lead is responsible for the week's machine driven production including developing the optimized production plan, managing the machine coordinators and their supporting teams, and troubleshooting equipment. The Machine Lead will be capable of safely starting, operating and locking out multiple pieces of equipment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Always keeps safety first while using all equipment
• Leads and directs machine operator teams while prioritizing workload daily
• Prioritizes daily production on the equipment to reduce downtime and changeovers 
• Uses advanced knowledge of Production based equipment to ensure optimal usage and maximization of output
• Maintains and troubleshoots Production equipment when issues arise.  Escalates large issues to upper management and maintenance when needed
• Trains machine operators on equipment usage and data reporting
• Follows all equipment related SOP’s and best practices at all times 
• Executes thorough inspections of all equipment regularly and partners with the maintenance team when issues are found
• Conducts or monitors the cleaning and sanitization of all equipment regularly
• Follows good manufacturing practices at all times while operating equipment
• Coaches team members when issues arise and when processes are not being followed
• Fills out and turns in all equipment paperwork daily with correct data
• Conducts appropriate equipment audits daily at start/end of shifts
• Holds team accountable for all implemented KPI’s for equipment output daily
• Prioritizes equipment related projects while maintaining strong equipment output
• Performs a weekly inventory of equipment related materials

This position requires 0% travel. 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)
• 2+ years of experience working in Production environment preferred

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.