Commissary Production Lead - Plum Market

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Description:

The Commissary Production Lead plays a key role in overseeing daily food production, order fulfillment, and product delivery for Plum Market's airport operations. This position is responsible for coordinating airport orders, directing Team Members throughout the production process, and ensuring all products meet Plum Market's food quality, safety, and presentation standards. The Commissary Production Lead oversees the process from receiving orders through final delivery confirmation, including transporting products to airport locations as needed, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely communication between the commissary and airport teams.

Who you are:

You are passionate about high-quality, scratch-made food and Plum Market's commitment to excellence.

You are a hands-on leader who leads by example and takes pride in delivering consistent results.

You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple production priorities.

You thrive in a fast-paced production environment and remain calm under pressure.

You communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Team Members, leadership, and airport operations.

You take ownership of food safety, product quality, and order accuracy.

You are solution-focused, dependable, and committed to meeting production and delivery deadlines.

What you will bring:

Previous experience in food production, commissary operations, commercial kitchens, or a related foodservice environment.

Experience leading or coordinating a team in a high-volume production setting preferred.

Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and temperature control procedures.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize production schedules and deadlines.

Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple teams and locations.

Ability to accurately review production orders, verify quantities, and maintain detailed records.

A valid driver's license and a clean driving record that meets Plum Market's driving eligibility requirements.

Ability and willingness to drive to designated airport locations to transport and deliver products as required.

Ability to safely load, transport, and unload food products while maintaining proper food safety and temperature controls.

ServSafe Certification preferred.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and order management systems.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Physical ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Receive, review, and organize daily airport pars and production orders to ensure all product needs are accurately communicated and fulfilled.

Coordinate daily production priorities and schedules based on airport order requirements, delivery timelines, and operational needs.

Oversee and direct Team Members throughout the production process, ensuring orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Work alongside the production team as needed to support food preparation, packaging, and order fulfillment.

Ensure all products are properly prepared, handled, labeled, stored, and held at safe temperatures throughout the production process.

Monitor food safety and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Plum Market standards.

Perform final quality checks on completed products, verifying accuracy, freshness, presentation, packaging, labeling, and quantities prior to shipment.

Verify that all airport orders are complete and properly organized before products are loaded onto delivery vehicles.

Coordinate with designated delivery drivers to facilitate accurate and timely loading, pickup, and delivery of completed orders.

Drive to designated airport locations to transport and deliver commissary products as required by operational needs.

Safely load, secure, transport, and unload products while ensuring food quality, proper handling, and temperature controls are maintained throughout delivery.

Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly while following traffic laws and Plum Market's vehicle operation policies.

Maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Communicate with airport host teams to confirm orders have been received and address any missing items, discrepancies, or delivery concerns.

Maintain clear communication between commissary production, airport operations, and leadership regarding order status, production needs, and potential delays.

Identify and resolve production challenges while escalating concerns to leadership when necessary.

Support inventory management by monitoring product availability, minimizing waste, and communicating supply shortages that may affect production.

Train, coach, and support Team Members to promote consistent production practices, food safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe commissary production environment.

Lead by example in professionalism, communication, teamwork, and commitment to Plum Market's quality standards.

Assist commissary leadership with continuous improvements to production efficiency, order accuracy, and overall operational performance.