1st Shift Production Lead
Core
Front-line production lead ensuring on-time, fresh, and accurate grocery order fulfillment while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.
Role type
1st Shift Production Lead (Warehouse)
Builds
Grocery orders (produce, meats, seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine) delivered to consumers
Domain
Food retail / Grocery delivery / Cold chain logistics
Required skills
Food safety compliance (SQF, GDP), team delegation, quality control enforcement, inventory replenishment coordination, safety hazard escalation, workflow improvement, physical labor (lifting 50 lbs, standing/squatting/kneeling/bending)
Preferred skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish), food industry experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Communicate daily goals and safety briefings to the team; delegate personnel to meet production targets; monitor warehouse floor for SQF/GDP compliance; enforce quality control measures and conduct inspections; coordinate with inventory control for timely stock replenishment; escalate food safety hazards and halt production if needed; identify and implement workflow improvements.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational lead