Production Lead

Production Lead
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Huntington Station - NY
Reporting To: Kitchen Manager
Compensation: $23.50 / hour
Description
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.
Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.
Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way
Wyld's core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
-Make a Mark
-We Blaze Our Own Trail
-Brand First
-We Mean Business
Summary
The Production Lead produces the highest quality and consistent products in the industry by performing all duties meticulously. Leads kitchen production and operations when a supervisor is not present. Opens and/or closes the kitchen and assists with staff training. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prep, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products
• Accurately prepare ingredients, work stations and equipment for production, including performing regular checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile
• Effectively manage your time and that of your team to stay on schedule to meet daily production expectations
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Correctly infuse by thoroughly scraping, turning, lifting and rotating for the appropriate time
• Accurately read, record and communicate all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products. Store food products in compliance with safety practices.
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Production Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Production Support team.
• Assist the Production Manager or Production Supervisor as needed Ensure a safe working environment.
• Review and communicate daily on all safety related topics of discussion
• Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Must have experience and familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications
• ServSafe Food Handler's Card preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Compensation
As a non-exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate of $23.50/hr paid biweekly, overtime, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, 401k and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.
Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.