Production Leads are responsible for leading a team consisting of Production Associates on the production floor.  Production Leads ensure that production functions including, but not limited to, plating and packing meals, snacks, and beverages, are performed to satisfaction to meet production KPI goals. The person in this position has the ability to effectively communicate the daily goals of the production department to the production team.How you'll make a difference:Support Production Leadership in overseeing production process on production lines, including production execution, Quality Control/Quality Assurance and time trackingEnsure employees are following GMPs ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to policyMaintain working knowledge of and assist with implementation of new and existing SOPs and policies across production teams; ensure processes and policies are adhered to at all timesOrganize the line with the correct components and materialsEnsure all documentation is conducted, completed and submitted on timeEnsure that Meal Towers are properly labeled with correct amount, date, meal codeIdentify and communicate all shorts including, but not limited to, bin weights, components, meal count shorts, etc.Properly update all communication on Slack and other necessary methodsAttend consistent safety meetings; keep track of policy changes and rolloutsProlonged periods of standing, bending, and walking throughout the facilityAbility to consistently life up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work in a cold environment(38 degrees) for prolonged periods of time$23 - $26 an hourThe starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00 out of the pay band range of $23.00 to $26.oo and represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of the posting. Get to Know ThistleThistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to make it easy to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. We deliver delicious, ready-to-eat plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold press juices to our customers’ doorsteps to empower our customers to improve personal and planetary health by eating more plants. To date we’ve delivered over 20 million nourishing meals to customers across the West and East Coast and we’re just getting started! The San Francisco Business Times named us one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area in 2023. Inc. awarded us Best in Business in 2022 among companies that “go above and beyond” in both food and sustainability sectors, and recognized us in the 2024 Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies in America by region.We are mission-driven and share a growth mindset. Our values guide our approach to crafting our healthy products, solving problems, and working collaboratively. As a Thistler, you'll help transform the health of people and the planet by living our core values every day.We’re here to do more today than we did yesterday, and we figure it out together.We get creative and look for ways our resources can take us as far as possible.

High school diploma or equivalent required1+ years related experience required; experience in a high-paced food manufacturing environment highly preferredDesire to grow into leadership positions and develop leadership skillsStrong communication skills that put people first and the ability to balance empathy and direct feedback to both support and advocate for the team and also maintain consistent standards of performanceAbility to form effective working relationships with a cross-functional teamAbility to adhere to company SOPs and implement new initiatives as neededAbility and willingness to master new equipment and related automation as implemented.Valid NJ Food Handlers Certification(must be obtained within 30 days of hire)We’re always willing to learn and aim to empower the people around us.We tackle every day with the positive attitude of someone who can see the future and knows how bright it is.Our mission guides our decisions and gives our work meaning.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.