Production Lead

At Hello Fresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents.

So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The Hello Fresh Group now includes our core brand, Hello Fresh, as well as:
Green Chef, Every Plate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

Job Summary: As a Lead Production Associate, you will guide and coach your team on the production line to ensure maximum productivity and safety. Working alongside your colleagues, you'll model best practices for GMP, SQF, and PPE policies while collaborating closely with supervisors.

Shifts Available:

• Thursday to Sunday - 6:30pm to 5:00am
• Sunday to Wednesday - 7:00pm to 5:30am

You will...

• Guide and instruct team members on tasks like assembly and single-piece flow.
• Foster positive employee relations through respectful communication.
• Track line counts and report performance metrics accurately.
• Train new hires on SOPs and coach existing staff on company policies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Identify and report defective materials or safety concerns to Quality Assurance.
• Perform production duties alongside the team as needed.
• Update production data in the computer system (requires basic typing skills).
• Prepare ingredients using tools like food scales and measuring cups when required.

You have...

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to foster teamwork.
• Strong time management skills to keep the team on task and meet deadlines.
• Clear and diplomatic communication style.
• Basic math proficiency (fractions, multiplication, etc.).
• High school diploma/GED and ideally 1+ year of related experience.

You are...

• Full-time status with varied shifts; overtime may be required.
• Must be 18+ years old and able to read/write/speak English.
• Commitment to working full shifts (no partial shifts).

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

Work Environment and Physical Demands

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing area with temperatures between 10º and 40ºF. This role requires standing and walking for 10-12 hours per shift. You must be able to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Texas Pay Range

$20—$20 USD

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work…