Food Production Lead (Procurement/Logistics Lead)

Round One Entertainment Inc.; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Vision insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Round One Entertainment Inc. is looking for a Full-time Food Production Lead in Downey, California. In this role, you will manage logistics and inventory flow while also overseeing material handling and purchasing activities to support daily kitchen production. The position requires strong leadership and coordination skills in a fast-paced food environment, with responsibilities including the sourcing of ingredients and maintaining food safety standards. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or food production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control.
• Ability to coordinate logistics operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift operations, manage material availability.
• Coordinate sourcing of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Excellent communication

Food safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Food Production Lead (Procurement/Logistics Lead) – Forklift Operation Required

In this role, you will be a hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing logistics, inventory flow, material handling, and purchasing activities that support daily kitchen production. You will coordinate the receiving, storage, movement, and staging of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods across cold storage, dry storage, and production areas. The position requires operating material‑handling equipment, including forklifts, ensuring compliance with logistics, food safety, and safety procedures, and providing on‑shift direction to Logistics and Production Associates.

Responsibilities

Lead on‑shift operations, manage material availability, and collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure materials are available safely, efficiently, and on time. Source ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials while maintaining accurate procurement records.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or food production; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, logistics coordination, or procurement support in a food environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control.
• Ability to coordinate logistics operations in a fast‑paced setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Work experience in hot, cold, frozen, and refrigerated areas.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs without help; heavier items moved with forklift or proper equipment.
• Food safety certification preferred (not required).
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or food production environments.
• Experience sourcing food ingredients or packaging materials is a plus.
• Inventory forecasting and supplier coordination experience.

Physical Demands

Work requires sitting, talking, commuting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Lifting requirements: less than one‑third of the time up to 100 lbs; one‑third to two‑thirds of the time up to 50 lbs; more than two‑thirds of the time up to 10 lbs.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Location: Downey, CA 90241 (In‑person)
• Ability to commute required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance