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Job Summary As a Production Lead at Frozen Garden, you will be a hands-on leader at the heart of our operations, driving excellence in food production while upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will supervise and inspire a small but mighty team, focusing on process efficiency and continuous improvement, ensuring all our handcrafted, whole-food products meet food safety and FDA guidelines.This is a working leadership role&mdash;meaning you are dedicated to being on the production floor, actively participating in daily flow (3-4 days per week), while dedicating time to administrative tasks, planning, and inventory management (1-2 days per week). If you are a hard-working go-getter who is detail-oriented and ready to make an immediate impact, we want you on our team.What you&rsquo;ll do<ul><li>Lead and supervise the production team to ensure efficient daily operations and adherence to production schedules.</li><li>Work hands-on within the production flow, primarily in prep or sealing roles, for 3-4 days per week.</li><li>Implement and monitor compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., cGMP, HACCP principles) and conduct regular inspections to uphold sanitation standards.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies to optimize workflow and speed up operations.</li><li>Manage raw material and finished goods inventory, including tracking usage, utilizing basic math skills for reporting, and reporting shortages.</li><li>Support the hiring, training, and development of new and current Production Specialists on safety, quality, and production techniques.</li><li>Oversee packaging and sealing processes to ensure products are correctly and efficiently prepared for distribution.</li><li>Complete and maintain accurate production, quality control, and inventory records.</li></ul>Basic qualifications<ul><li>Proven strong leadership skills with experience supervising and motivating a team in a production or foodservice setting.</li><li>Significant food safety experience (e.g., ServSafe Manager certification, strong cGMP knowledge, or similar expertise) with a demonstrated commitment to quality.</li><li>Exceptional detail-orientation and organizational skills necessary for compliance and documentation.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify and implement operational improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Physical ability to perform the hands-on work required in a food production environment.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications<ul><li>Demonstrated experience leading a team through a combination of hands-on work (leading by example) and direct supervision, ideally in a fast-paced food production or service environment.</li><li>Experience in a frozen food or plant-based food production setting or equivalent experience in a fast-paced food service or restaurant environment.</li><li>Experience with inventory management and tracking systems.</li><li>Background in continuous improvement or lean process methodologies.</li></ul>Why you&rsquo;ll love it here At Frozen Garden, we are a small but mighty team, and we are invested in our people, our products, and our mission to make real food convenient.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Starting pay: $20/hour</li><li>Paid time off and paid holidays (9 paid holidays starting day one).</li><li>Significant employee discounts on all company products (40% off all orders).</li><li>One free product per shift for on-site team members.</li><li>A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.</li><li>The opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, woman-owned business.</li><li>Please note: We do not offer health insurance at this time.</li></ul>About us Frozen Garden is an unapologetically real eCommerce food company making it easy to keep your freezer stocked with crave-worthy, plant-based meals and snacks. We craft frozen products that are convenient, bold in flavor, and made only from whole fruits and vegetables. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace and being a clear, authentic, and approachable team that values thoughtful work and seamless operations.Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: From $20.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Food Production Lead

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Food Production Lead