Production Coordinator

Thistle; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle in New Jersey is seeking a Production Coordinator to oversee plating, packing, and delivery readiness of ready-to-eat meals. You will lead a team on the production floor to maintain quality and efficiency from start to finish.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to Thistle's quality standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet daily production goals. This position requires focus, reliability, and hands-on leadership to keep our production running

Responsibilities

• Plating Excellence: Carefully plate a variety of Thistle's ready-to-eat meals, ensuring each dish meets our presentation standards and quality benchmarks.
• Accurate Packing: Pack meals and products into customer bags or boxes with precision, ensuring all items are included and protected for delivery.
• Quality Control: Perform thorough quality checks on all meals and products to ensure they meet Thistle’s rigorous standards before they leave the facility.
• Efficiency: Work swiftly and effectively to meet production schedules, ensuring the timely preparation and packaging of all customer orders.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the production team and supporting departments to streamline processes and maintain a cohesive, efficient workflow.

Job description

TITLE: Production Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Production REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Production

Who We Are

Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.

About The Role

As a Production Coordinator at Thistle, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our ready-to-eat meals and products are meticulously plated, packed, and prepared for delivery to our valued customers. In this role, you will be responsible for running production and pack lines, ensuring seamless operations from start to finish. You will also take on a leadership role, directing and guiding a group of employees to maintain momentum, uphold quality standards, and drive efficiency across the floor. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining Thistle's high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Plating Excellence: Carefully plate a variety of Thistle's ready-to-eat meals, ensuring each dish meets our presentation standards and quality benchmarks.
• Accurate Packing: Pack meals and products into customer bags or boxes with precision, ensuring all items are included and protected for delivery.
• Quality Control: Perform thorough quality checks on all meals and products to ensure they meet Thistle’s rigorous standards before they leave the facility.
• Efficiency: Work swiftly and effectively to meet production schedules, ensuring the timely preparation and packaging of all customer orders.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the production team and supporting departments to streamline processes and maintain a cohesive, efficient workflow.