Kitchen Lead: Production Coach & Quality Guardian

FLOWERS.com Inc.; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC is seeking a production supervisor in Ohio to lead daily operations within the Food Production Department. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while guiding a team through setup, training, and shift changes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to a changing production schedule; familiarity with GMPs and SOPs is essential. This on-site position supports ongoing production goals and adherence to labor standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a Production/Manufacturing setting is required.
• Candidate must be motivated to achieve production goals and to lead others to do so.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing production schedule is required.
• Positive, self-starting, team-oriented with strong communication skills are essential.
• Basic math skills are required for daily tasks and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Machine Setup and Operation Guide in the Instruction Manual for the assigned area.
• Train associates as outlined in Work Instructions in the Instruction Manual for the assigned area.
• Ensure associates break and lunch times, proper attire, and compliance with GMPs; monitor personal items restrictions.
• Move associates to different areas within the Food Production Department as needed by business requirements.
• Be familiar with product specs for each item produced and contact QA if specs are incorrect or incomplete.
• Maintain production quality and quantity and track labor standards for the assigned area.
• Follow procedures and SOPs for metal detection in the production line.
• Adhere to any additional responsibilities assigned by Food Production Management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivated to achieve goals

Flexible scheduling

Team oriented

Strong communication

Basic math skills

Job description

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC is seeking a production supervisor in Ohio to lead daily operations within the Food Production Department. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while guiding a team through setup, training, and shift changes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to a changing production schedule; familiarity with GMPs and SOPs is essential. This on-site position supports ongoing production goals and adherence to labor standards.