Kitchen Lead: Production & Team Coach

Pmalladmin; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pmalladmin is seeking a production lead to supervise and coordinate activities in the Food Production Department. You will guide team members, ensure GMP compliance, and manage area productivity. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to meet daily production goals and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities include training, equipment SOP compliance, and reallocating staff across areas as business needs change. Flexibility and teamwork are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in production/manufacturing settings.
• Ability to motivate others to meet production goals.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules.
• Strong communication skills and team orientation.
• Basic math skills for production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Machine Setup and Operation Guide in the Instruction Manual for the assigned area.
• Train associates per Work Instructions in the Instruction Manual for the area.
• Ensure breaks/lunches are observed; ensure proper attire and no personal items out.
• Move associates between areas in the Food Production Department as needed.
• Know product specs; contact QA if specs are incorrect or missing information.
• Maintain production quality/quantity and labor standards for the area.
• Follow SOPs for metal detection.
• Perform other duties assigned by Food Production Management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivation to achieve goals

Flexibility

Communication skills

Basic math

Job description

Pmalladmin is seeking a production lead to supervise and coordinate activities in the Food Production Department. You will guide team members, ensure GMP compliance, and manage area productivity. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to meet daily production goals and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities include training, equipment SOP compliance, and reallocating staff across areas as business needs change. Flexibility and teamwork are required to succeed in this role.