Daytime Shift Manager Jobs

Home Chef Shift Managers are responsible for overseeing Production Supervisors and 50+ full-time associates on a daily basis. As Shift Manager, you will set shift level production plans and partner across shifts and across departments to complete daily plans/workload while holding Supervisors accountable for production output and efficiency.

• Minimizes downtime by maintaining full view of production activities in progress, proactively spotting issues, and problem solving in advance of production shut downs
• Works with production supervisors to drive data accuracy for production and inventory counts
• Completes shift handoff report and discusses it with subsequent shift manager on a daily basis to avoid production gaps or miscommunications
• Tracks progress against production plan during shift and works with supervisors to ensure production targets are met
• Takes daily production targets provided by the production manager and creates shift level production plan: assigning supervisors and leads to tasks, calling out number of associates needed for each activity, and ensuring plan will meet production targets
• Makes adjustments to production plan during shift as needed in response to product quality issues, shorts, or staffing levels

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Ensures all Home Chef GMP’s and operational guidelines are being followed and enforced
• Follows and adheres to all safety protocols set forth by Home Chef including but not limited to: Lock out/Tag out procedure, instilling and ensuring a safe work environment, housekeeping in all areas, ensuring all employees are follow proper safety guidelines

• Sets expectations for strict adherence to all SOPs for all production processes for all supervisors and leads
• Actively participates in SOPs audit program as defined and conducted by the Continuous Improvement Team
• Serves as the primary driver of process change on the floor during the roll out of modifications to SOPs
• Creates culture of SOP feedback among team and works with Continuous Improvement team to revise and improve SOPs
• Has deep knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures for production as well as all standard procedures related to cross-department coordination at the shift level

• Effectively utilizes shift passdown report to communicate with subsequent shifts
• Proactively shares production plan with managers and supervisors from QA and Warehouse to enable them to effectively support production activities
• Leads daily huddle with supervisors and leads to communicate production plan for the day, efficiency, and labor targets as well as KPI results from previous day
• Works with QA and/or Warehouse to problem solve any cross-functional issues as they arise, following standard processes associated with shorts callouts, shorts investigations, and rejections
• Leads start of shift huddle with entire production team
• Attends and supports cross-shift huddles daily to relay goals and/or significant messages to the team

• Uses Home Chef training tools (e.g. training matrix) to hold Supervisors to high standards and develop over time
• Communicates performance issues with temps to temp agency representatives
• Manages time off requests for supervisors, associates, and leads on his or her shift
• Works with HR and/or temp agency representatives to manage daily time and attendance issues
• Works with supervisors and HR to provide disciplinary actions as needed for hourly employees
• Sets a positive example of leadership to ensure the positivity and strength of our culture
• Coaches and develops production supervisors with the goal of Best-in-Class Team

• Provides feedback on efficiency (based on rate of progress against production plan) to supervisors and leads throughout the shift
• Able to account for KPI targets when planning production activities
• Teams with Continuous Improvement team to implement process changes to improve efficiency
• Actively works with supervisors and leads to address issues impacting production efficiency during each shift
• Understands key KPIs and demonstrates ability to effectively communicate KPI targets and results to supervisors and leads

• Open availability to work nights and weekend shifts
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems
• Track record of driving KPIs and meeting or exceeding goal a must
• Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful managerial leadership experience in a fast paced environment a must. Cross-functional experience in 2 more departments (warehouse, production, quality, procurement etc.) preferred
• Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Experience in developing team members through both leading and managing

This position will have a rotating schedule of working 4 days on with 3 days off and 3 days on with 4 days off.

Salary- $70K-$80K/yr + bonus