Production Lead

Function: The Warehouse Production Lead supports daily food box assembly and sorting operations, including activities related to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and other Community Food Bank (CFB) initiatives. This role provides on-the-floor guidance for staff and volunteers, ensuring production activities meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Production Lead monitors workflow, maintains compliance with food handling protocols, and ensures daily production goals are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates daily setup, operation, and breakdown of food box production and sorting lines.
• Assigns and monitors staff and volunteer tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of production goals.
• Provides hands-on support and guidance during production shifts, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Trains volunteers and new staff on food safety protocols, equipment use, and production procedures.
• Ensures boxes are packed accurately, consistently, and meet program-specific requirements.
• Operates warehouse and production equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, pallet jack, conveyors) in a safe and effective manner.
• Upholds food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards in compliance with AIB, Feeding America, USDA, OSHA, and CFB policies.
• Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, PPE, and packing materials in production areas.
• Records production counts, material usage, and volunteer participation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identifies and reports safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, and workflow disruptions.
• Supports traceability processes, including proper labeling and documentation practices.
• Participates in daily cleaning and resetting of production workspaces.
• Serves as a point of contact for production staff and volunteers during shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.