Job Type
Full-time
Description
Food52 is a next-generation cooking and home company that was named one of the world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company in 2022, with a monthly reach of more than 30 million people. From the beginning, the brand challenged the models of traditional media companies and retailers, combining content, commerce, and community around the belief that the kitchen is the heart of the home and food is the center of a well-lived life.
Food52 connects a global community of experts and amateurs, supporting them with inspirational, useful content — recipes, videos, podcasts, cookbooks and more — and outfitting them with products that make them happy. In addition to a highly curated Shop representing hundreds of makers, the Food52 community of brands includes its in-house product line Five Two, lighting and lifestyle goods company Schoolhouse, and the heritage home brand DANSK.
About the Role
The CID Technician I is responsible for assisting Manufacturing in the performance of continuous improvement projects as they relate to work design, production quality and efficiency. This role involves direct coordination with various Operation departments in the preparation of new process developments and changes.
Key Functions
Communication Maintains frequent and timely communication with team members and management to keep everyone current and well informed with accurate information concerning needs, opportunities and risks. Conducts or attends daily, weekly, monthly meetings, both ad-hoc or scheduled, leading or participating in an engaged and relevant manner. Negotiates needs, deliverables and timelines to meet business requirements.
Manufacturing Support Assists with all fulfillment aspects of existing products flowing through Manufacturing. Provides operational support to ensure Manufacturing partners can focus their resources on core business needs. Works with supervisor to continually assess the status of individual projects to ensure appropriate progress; resolving and communicating project delays or issues to CID Manager in a timely manner.
Resourcing Supports the sourcing process with technical expertise.
Testing & Compliance Documents and implements worker safety and environmental compliance needs generated by materials or processes introduced to the business. Organizes and conducts testing and timely audits to ensure existing products remain in compliance with UL standards.
Small Scale Development In conjunction with CID Manager, supports custom developments from concept through to fulfillment. Resources necessary components and develops processes to implement custom production. Creates and maintains documentation related to custom production including uploading data to ERP systems, producing Illustrated Work Instructions and conducting Training Within Industry (TWI).
Troubleshooting Documents quality issues for operational partners and vendors. Assists CID Manager in identifying solutions to quality issues where available.
Continuous Improvement Conducts research to identify best practice and works with CID Manager and cross-functional partners to standardize processes. Reports status of individual projects through email and through hosting cross-functional partners at meetings.
Audits – Assists with and conducts auditing of current work processes with the aim of improving overall work design to meet business needs.
Documentation – Assists with the procurement-to-fulfillment processes, resources and materials are accurately documented with technical drawings, bills of materials, bills of operations, costing, ERP system-ready data and any other documentation needed to meet business needs.
Manufacturing –Develops, tests, trains, and implements new relevant processes and support materials to ensure the safe and profitable manufacturing of materials to meet business needs.
Effectively and clearly communicates potential risks in a timely manner.
Material Handling, Storage & Delivery –Develops, tests, and implements all relevant processes and materials to ensure appropriate product protection and brand appearance for the handling, storage and final delivery of existing products.
Additional Functions
Maintains clean and organized work areas
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills (interpersonal, relationship-building) with a well-developed ability to speak, read, and write, including writing clear and concise business communication
Proven understanding of proper Material Handling best practices and associated database transactions.
Well-developed Critical Thinking Skills with a willingness to question the Status Quo as business complexity necessitates
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Able to work the same hours as their workgroup, including overtime
Time management and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task and cope with conflicting constraints
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office, expertise with Excel and Word preferred
Structured, systematic understanding of business processes
Able to work full time, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime
Physical Requirements
Walk up and down stairs between floors several times per day
Work in a standing position for up to 8 hours per day
Use of computer up to 8 hours per day
Lift up to 40 lbs regularly and push up to 100 lbs regularly
Possible exposure to heat and cold and hazardous materials
Walking on uneven floors
Eligibility
We value culture adds over culture fits and believe diversity in experience only contributes to team growth and success. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
Food52 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact us at hr.team@food52.com.
Visa Sponsorship
Currently, Food52 does not provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
Our company benefits include unlimited paid time off and holidays, a comprehensive insurance package, paid parental leave, 401k plan, a generous employee discount and exceptional on the job training with cross-functional career opportunities. Our wellness and parental leave programs are crafted to support you and embrace a culture of work life balance. And in acknowledgement of a job well done, we regularly enjoy employee engagement activities and community gatherings.
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