Temporary Production Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Delicious Food and Meaningful CareersAt the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.But it?s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another?s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other?s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team. Job Summary To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the production line to meet customer requirements in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost. (SSQQC)To manage, coach and develop direct reports to achieve day-to-day KPIs. We take the utmost pride in their products and expect each employee to do the same with their work. Duties and Responsibilities Always adhere to safe working practicesPerform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your supervisorEnsure finished product conforms to specificationsManufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parametersDrive and motivate team to meet and exceed daily targets and deadlinesAccurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceabilityFollow the company GMP’sAlways ensure clean and tidy production areaRemove out of spec material from production lineComplete Date Code and Label checksReport Downtime to maintenance in a timely mannerPlan all activities to reduce downtimeRecord dataManage ERP system transactionsManage employees’ work schedules, breaks and tardinessCommunicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changesConduct Weekly team brief with direct reportsMonitor and action all wasteManage inventory of raw materialManage, coach, and develop direct reportsTake active lead with new employees and temporary laborEncourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvementTake instructions from supervisorsAny other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management Required Skills 2 years’ manufacturing experience preferably in the food industryExperience working in temperature-controlled settingsExperience with perishable itemsProven record of accomplishment in safe working practicesExcellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environmentGoal oriented & well organizedDemonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues Desired Skills Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forwardPositive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the teamAble to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCreative problem-solving skillsObsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at onceComfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environmentsPassionate about foodWilling to address demanding situations head on with patience and respect Responsibility Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety cultureCreate a culture of accountability & performanceDrive a focus on quality and continuous improvementPlan work, track results and resolve variances Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Production Supervisor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands/EffortsWork requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.May need to work weekends or overtime as required. Americans with Disabilities Act Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. Core Values Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day. Honor Food We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle Honor Each Other We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners Honor Development We recognize and nurture each other?s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team Honor Innovation We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Pay Range for Production Supervisor The Production Supervisor base pay range $66,000 - 80,000 USD/annually. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine?s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Savage, MD location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee?s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Production Supervisor position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionary bonus program up to 10%. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.