Production Supervisor

CookUnity; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CookUnity is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee the meal-sealing process on assigned shifts. You will supervise operators, ensure equipment maintenance, and coordinate with QA and storage teams to meet daily production targets.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment while maintaining food safety standards. Shift flexibility, including weekends, is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supervising food packaging/sealing equipment.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and escalate issues appropriately.
• Effective communication and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends or holidays as required.

Responsabilités

• Supervise sealing machine operators and assign tasks to meet SOPs.
• Monitor sealing process for accuracy, safety and quality compliance.
• Operate and maintain sealing equipment; perform pre-shift checks and coordinate with maintenance.
• Coordinate with QA (upstream) and storage/fulfillment (downstream) teams for smooth workflow.
• Complete shift logs, equipment checklists, and incident reports; escalate issues as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE usage to ensure a safe working environment.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Flexibility in shifts

Description du poste

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor oversees the operation of the meal-sealing process during assigned shifts, ensuring that all food products are sealed accurately, safely, and efficiently in compliance with quality and safety standards. This role is responsible for supervising the sealing team, maintaining equipment, coordinating with adjacent teams, and reporting shift outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

  Supervise, train, and support sealing machine operators and associates during the shift. Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to SOPs.

• Quality Control:

  Monitor the sealing process for accuracy, consistency, and food safety compliance. Conduct visual inspections of sealed products and address any quality issues immediately.

• Machine Operation & Maintenance:

  Ensure the sealing machine is operated correctly and safely. Perform pre-shift equipment checks, troubleshoot minor issues, and coordinate with maintenance for repairs as needed.

• Shift Coordination:

  Communicate effectively with upstream (QC, MAP) and downstream (storage, fulfillment) teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of daily production targets.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  Complete shift logs, equipment checklists, and incident reports as required. Escalate operational issues or delays to management in a timely manner.

• Safety & Compliance:

  Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies at all times. Provide guidance on PPE usage and proper handling of materials.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating or supervising food packaging/sealing equipment (preferred but not required).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and elevate technical issues appropriately.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends or holidays as required.

Schedule: Friday to Tuesday - 8:00 to 16:30 (subject to change based on operations needs)

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position
$26 — $27 USD