Packaging Lead (2nd Shift)

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is seeking a Packaging Lead (2nd Shift) to supervise line operators and ensure on-time production, quality, and safety. The role involves coaching, training new staff, and coordinating with the supervisor to meet daily production schedules in a fast-paced food production environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining GMP, leading Lean improvements, and recording production data while ensuring team motivation and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ years of manufacturing experience and lead/supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment is preferred
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory control software

Responsibilities

• Follow KPIs for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service
• Maintain safety and GMP compliance and quality standards
• Assist in start-up/shut down, line checks, and troubleshooting as needed
• Coordinate with supervisor to review production schedules and resources
• Train new operators and coach team to meet company standards
• Support lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain records on inventory, orders, and materials
• Ensure on-floor leadership to optimize productivity and minimize waste

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking—using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients—complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Performsa wide variety of duties toassistinmaintainingdepartment efficiencies at maximum output levels.Workswith supervisor and supportsall assignedteam membersand equipment requirements during respectiveshift.While performing the duties listed below, the lead isrequiredto spend 85% of time on the floor.Line leaders guide the workflow and productivity of the line operators to ensure that the operators have everythingrequiredto meetthe daily customer orderproduction requirements.Line leaders have the responsibility for improving thelineproductivity and efficiency by creating processes that focus on quality and minimizing waste.The role involves training new operators and holding the operators accountable to company standards.

Role and Responsibilities

KeyResponsibilities:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards.
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Assist in start-up, shut down, checking, and troubleshooting of lines as necessary; conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to review and maintain production schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule.
• Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary.
• Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring.
• Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals.
• Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives and problem solving.
• Ensure that the operators remain motivated -engaged and maintain the highest safety protocols.
• Keeping records and recording data on inventory management, order tracking and the supply of materials.
• Supports production schedule compliance and attainment; identifies issues and opportunities for improvement; report issues to Department Supervisor.
• Coordinate with Department Supervisor to provide feedback and coaching to team members as appropriate.
• Monitors, observes, and recommends changes to department work procedures as needed to ensure department objectives are met.
• Implements and conducts training when operating procedures change and on an annual basis, as required by the training plan.
• With QA, Safety, and others as appropriate, assist in execution of action plans related to health and safety and assure the highest levels of compliance.
• Serves on cross-functional teams to provide input and take action on special projects, as assigned.
• Conduct and document inspections and audits as required in the assigned areas.

Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1+ years of manufacturing experience and lead/supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous work experience in a fast-facedenvironment, preferably in the food industry

Computer skills – basic knowledge of computer programs and ability to learn inventory control program

Prior training experience

Demonstrated leadership skills

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments

Passionate about food

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture

Create a culture of accountability &performance

Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.

Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.

Position has little to no contact with customers.

Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.

Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:

• 401K Contribution & Company Match
• PTO Accrual
• 9Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Transportation Programme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a General Laborer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidays

Extensive walking and standing

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)

Climb and balance

Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.

Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.

The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.

Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane.

CORE VALUES

Honor Food– We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other– We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development– We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation –We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Pay Range for Packaging Lead (2nd Shift)

The Packaging Lead (2nd Shift) base pay range25.00 - 26.00/hourly.The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time.In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.The Packaging Lead (2nd Shift) position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.