Food Production Lead (Procurement/Logistics Lead)

Now recruiting due to business expansion!! Join our growing entertainment company as a Central Kitchen Manager! In this role, you will be a hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing logistics, inventory flow, material handling activities, and purchasing activities that support daily kitchen production. The focus is on coordinating the receiving, storage, movement, and staging of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods across cold storage, dry storage, and production areas. The Supervisor operates material‑handling equipment, including forklifts, ensures compliance with logistics, food safety, and safety procedures, and provides on-shift direction to Logistics and Production Associates to ensure materials are available safely, efficiently, and on time. The role also focuses on sourcing ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials; maintaining accurate procurement records, and collaborating cross‑functionally to provide on‑shift leadership and guidance related to procurement processes. Forklift operation experience required (certification preferred or ability to obtain certification) ～Bringing smiles to the faces of people all over the world～ Round One is a family entertainment company that was established in Japan in 1980 and came to North America in 2010. We are expanding across the USA with plans to open 100 stores by the year 2030! In addition to our core business of multi‑entertainment facilities, we are planning to open Central kitchen for Japanese Food Halls within future stores. Qualifications Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or food production environments required; lead or supervisory experience preferred. Experience with inventory management, logistics coordination, or procurement support in a food‑related environment preferred. Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control practices. Ability to coordinate logistics operations in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork skills. Ability to work in hot, cold, frozen, and refrigerated environments. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance; heavier items using forklifts or proper lifting equipment. Food safety certification preferred but not required. Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or food production environments preferred. Experience sourcing food ingredients or packaging materials is a plus. Working knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and supplier coordination. Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control practices. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Essential Weight Lifting/Force Exertion Requirements Less than 1/3 of time: Up to 100 pounds. 1/3 to 2/3 of time: Up to 50 pounds. More than 2/3 of time: Up to 10 pounds. The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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Job Type: Full‑time Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Education Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Commute: Downey, CA 90241 (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Round1 Entertainment Inc