Food Production Shift Lead

MyFOREST Foods

Albany, NY, United States

Posted on: 2024-03-15

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We’ve studied and become inspired by mycelium. We’ve learned there’s a lot you can do with it—from textiles to building materials to packaging alternatives, even to food! Really tasty food. Guided by the wisdom of the woods, MyForest Foods is harvesting this new approach to meatless food—one that can sustain AND satisfy all types of eaters. Our mycelium is grown—not ground, so it actually feels like you’re biting into a whole cut of meat.

Have you heard of Mycelium?

It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.

We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!

Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.

Ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing food production? Join us as a Food Production Shift Lead and play a key role in ensuring top-quality products for both production and innovative research. Take the helm of our production lifecycle, oversee quality and yield, and coordinate logistics. If you're ready to make an impact and drive excellence, apply now and be at the forefront of our mission!

Core Responsibilities

Champion and advocate a culture of safety and precision within the team
Actively participates in operational briefings to ensure daily activities are in harmony with organizational goals
Rigorously follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitation standards (SSOPs)
Manages the punctual distribution of finished goods
Conduct immediate quality control assessments to uphold product standards and team adherence to SOPs
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, educating team members in process execution
Uphold the highest levels of workspace organization and safety by practicing 5S methodologies and ensuring team compliance
Address operational issues proactively, consulting with management when necessary
Oversee meticulous data recording, ensuring clarity and prompt dissemination to relevant parties
Quickly identify and address any deviations in quality, collaborating with Quality Control to rectify issues expediently
Uphold a commitment to workplace safety, proactively suggesting enhancements
Perform additional duties as necessitated by operational demands

Qualifications and Expertise

Robust interpersonal capabilities and adeptness in coordinating diverse teams
Leadership prowess to guide operators of varying experience and educational backgrounds
Physical stamina to perform labor-intensive tasks for extended durations
Ability to operate in a standing position and manage heavy lifting consistently
Adaptability to embrace and implement new methodologies
Autonomous and team-oriented work ethic, with exceptional focus and pride in work responsibilities
Outstanding organizational acumen
Effective communication proficiency
Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced setting
Availability for mandatory overtime as required
Engage in constructive feedback exchanges regularly

Educational/Experience Requirements

High School Diploma with a minimum of five years in operations/manufacturing, or
Associate degree with three years in operations/manufacturing, or
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related discipline

Compensation

The pay range for this role is based on the candidates' skills and experience. The range is $22.00 -26.00/hr .

If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.

As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...