Production lead

CIBUS Fresh; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CIBUS Fresh in Noblesville, IN is hiring for an on-site Production Line Associate. You will manage the daily production schedule, guide line staff, and ensure throughput, yield, and quality targets are met.

You will perform hands-on production tasks, maintain cleanliness, and follow strict food safety protocols while supporting continuous improvement and safety compliance on the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Speak and write English satisfactorily.
• Experience in fresh-cut produce or food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the designated production line, directing line team members to complete the daily production schedule and prep lists.
• Deliver the KPIs for the line, including throughput, yield, labor, quality, and order fill accuracy.
• Train and guide line team members on proper procedures, food safety, and safe work practices.
• Work alongside line team members, performing production tasks as needed to keep the line running.
• Wash, peel, trim, cut, and portion produce items per daily prep lists, customer specifications, and company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping of prep areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper glove use, handwashing, and equipment cleaning.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, OSHA, SQF and Food Safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Active listening

Reliability

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What is CIBUS Fresh? It’s a whole new way of preparing gourmet, grab-and-go convenience foods so that they are fresh, healthy, and simply delicious! Our foods are made to order with fresh ingredients, packaged, and delivered to you quickly to ensure their quality and tastiness. The CIBUS Fresh menu consists of chef-curated sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, salads, snack plates, parfaits and cups, with plenty of choices in each category.

Essential Functions:

• Run the designated production line, directing line team members to complete the daily production schedule and prep lists.
• Deliver the KPIs for the line, including throughput, yield, labor, quality, and order fill accuracy.
• Track line performance throughout the shift and report results, issues, and downtime to the Production Supervisor.
• Train and guide line team members on proper procedures, food safety, and safe work practices.
• Work alongside line team members, performing production tasks as needed to keep the line running.
• Wash, peel, trim, cut, and portion produce items per daily prep lists, customer specifications, and company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping of prep areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper glove use, handwashing, and equipment cleaning.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, OSHA, SQF and Food Safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance.
• Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Production Supervisor – CIBUS Fresh.

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

• Ability to lead and motivate team members on the line
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Be able to work well independently
• Active listening skills
• Be extremely reliable and dependable, on time and eager to work and learn
• Open to feedback and able to accept constructive criticism with a growth mindset
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Speak and write English satisfactorily
• Experience in fresh-cut produce or food production preferred

Compensation:

• $ 22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.