Shift Lead, Food Production & Line Excellence

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is expanding operations at our Omega facility with the launch of our new SL6 production line. We are building out our team across all three shifts and seek a Kitchen Lead to oversee the entire processing area and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.

The Kitchen Lead will direct daily activities, coordinate with Supervisors and multiple support teams, and back up the Production Supervisor when needed. Expect 8–12 hour shifts, with 5–7 days per week based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/HACCP and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct employees within the assigned processing area, coordinating daily activities, breaks, and relief coverage as needed.
• Manage production activities to ensure compliance with formulas, specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Review labor schedules and ensure trained employees are assigned with the necessary tools and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Job description

Tandem Foods is expanding operations at our Omega facility with the launch of our new SL6 production line. We are building out our team across all three shifts and seek a Kitchen Lead to oversee the entire processing area and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.

The Kitchen Lead will direct daily activities, coordinate with Supervisors and multiple support teams, and back up the Production Supervisor when needed. Expect 8–12 hour shifts, with 5–7 days per week based on business needs.