Packhouse Lead

Job Posting: Packhouse Lead  

THE ROLE 

The Packhouse Lead supports the Packhouse Supervisor by coordinating daily packing operations; directing and training Packhouse Production Assistants and Packhouse Machine Operators; promoting employee and food safety; and maintaining production flow, product quality, accurate documentation, and clear communication.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Tier 1 Responsibilities 

Team Leadership and Training 

• Train and manage Packhouse Production Assistants and Packhouse Machine Operators on packing procedures, quality standards, and safe product handling. 

• Lead by example to maintain a positive and productive work environment. 

• Monitor and motivate the team to meet or exceed packing targets. 

• Provide general coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance, and escalate concerns to the Packhouse Supervisor when necessary. 

Employee and Food Safety Compliance 

• Follow the facility GMPs. 

• Execute daily processes that enforce food safety protocols and maintain compliance. 

• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system and quality programs. 

• Report GMP, food safety policy, and workplace safety or OSHA violations to the Packhouse Supervisor to help maintain a safe and productive work environment. 

• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of packhouse equipment, workstations, and storage areas. 

• Monitor for signs of plant disease or cross-contamination and report concerns to the Packhouse Supervisor. 

• Understand the documentation required for each process and accurately complete QC Verifications, PRLs, and temperature logs. 

Production and Efficiency 

• Maintain smooth production flow by coordinating with line backers and runners and ensuring an appropriate supply of products and materials. 

• Oversee accurate execution of daily production schedules and coordinate with the Packhouse Supervisor when adjustments are needed to meet order requirements. 

• Manage seamless changeovers between SKUs to minimize downtime and support continuous packing operations. 

• Work with Packhouse Machine Operators to ensure proper equipment setup and operation, including Marco machine settings. 

• Track productivity measures, including pack times, case counts, and production efficiency, and routinely share progress with the Packhouse Supervisor. 

Coordination and Communication 

• Collaborate with the Harvest/QC Lead to maintain a steady product supply for packing. 

• Coordinate with the Packhouse Supervisor and Harvest Lead to establish efficient break and lunch schedules. 

• Communicate daily with the Packhouse Supervisor about production performance, employee efficiency, and equipment troubleshooting. 

• Manage the creation and staging of boxes to support daily production needs. 

• Prepare pack lines at the end of each shift to ensure readiness for the following day. 

WHO YOU ARE 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the assigned tier, including company tenure requirements and no outstanding disciplinary actions. 

• Satisfactorily perform all lower-tier responsibilities in accordance with company standard operating procedures before advancing to the next tier. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift. 

• Valid authorization to work in the United States. 

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Desire to grow and expand knowledge of food safety rules and regulations. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-leadership skills. 

• Ability to coach employees, coordinate production activities, and escalate concerns appropriately. 

• Ability to maintain accurate operational, quality-control, sanitation, and production records. 

• Ability to use production data to identify bottlenecks and improve packhouse efficiency; higher tiers require increased proficiency with scheduling, Data Master, and Sage or Oracle systems. 

WHO WE ARE 

Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.  

Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. 

Gotham Greens recently raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, bringing our total financing to $130 million and fueling our company’s next phase of growth.