Machine Operator Lead - Day Shift

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at  and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Saturday, Sunday & Monday

The Machine Lead is responsible for the week's machine driven production including developing the optimized production plan, managing the machine coordinators and their supporting teams, and troubleshooting equipment. The Machine Lead will be capable of safely starting, operating and locking out multiple pieces of equipment.

• Always keeps safety first while using all equipment
• Leads and directs machine operator teams while prioritizing workload daily
• Prioritizes daily production on the equipment to reduce downtime and changeovers
• Uses advanced knowledge of Production based equipment to ensure optimal usage and maximization of output
• Maintains and troubleshoots Production equipment when issues arise. Escalates large issues to upper management and maintenance when needed
• Trains machine operators on equipment usage and data reporting
• Follows all equipment related SOP’s and best practices at all times
• Executes thorough inspections of all equipment regularly and partners with the maintenance team when issues are found
• Conducts or monitors the cleaning and sanitization of all equipment regularly
• Follows good manufacturing practices at all times while operating equipment
• Coaches team members when issues arise and when processes are not being followed
• Fills out and turns in all equipment paperwork daily with correct data
• Conducts appropriate equipment audits daily at start/end of shifts
• Holds team accountable for all implemented KPI’s for equipment output daily
• Prioritizes equipment related projects while maintaining strong equipment output
• Performs a weekly inventory of equipment related materials

This position requires 0% travel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)
• 2+ years of experience working in Production environment preferred

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• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able…