FFeast & Fettle is hiring a Packout Manager to support our Culinary Operations team in East Elkridge, MD.
This is a leadership role responsible for driving performance, fostering a culture of career path development for hourly and salaried associates, and ensuring operational excellence in a large-scale food manufacturing environment. To start, the schedule will be from Thursday to Monday from 6am to 2pm.
What is Feast & Fettle?
Feast & Fettle is the fastest-growing meal delivery service in the Northeast—and that momentum comes from a team of smart, kind people who show up to build, not just keep up. We move with urgency, sweat the right details, and bring care to everything we touch.
What began in 2016 as a private chef’s side hustle has grown into a company serving thousands of households, with a mission that’s both simple and personal: to nourish everyday life. That mission shows up in every detail—from how we source ingredients and plan our weekly menus to the care in every delivery and the trust we build at our Members’ tables.
We care for our people the same way we care for our Members—with consistency, thoughtfulness, and a commitment to raising the standard. We invest in our team because we know: when you’re supported, you do your best work—and help us do ours.
What will the Position do?
The Packout Manager will oversee all aspects of the packing processes within our food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that products are packed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The Packout Manager will lead a team of supervisors and associates, optimize workflows, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement, across multiple shifts.
What does a strong applicant for this position have?
Team Leadership:
- Supervise, develop and train packing staff to ensure effective performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and feedback.
- Regularly Assessing and Supporting the Company Culture, Team Morale and Career Growth Opportunities for your team.
Operational Management:
- Oversee the packing operations, as a whole, to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.
- Collaborate with the R&D, Procurement, Production, Fulfillment and FSQA to maintain clear communication for all product flow.
- Collaborate with the Planning Manager to develop and implement packing schedules, new product launches and processes to maximize efficiency.
- Accountable for On Time in Full and Waste Metrics, to ensure we are delivering fully and truly.
Quality Control & Food Safety:
- Ensure that all packed products meet quality standards and specifications, on a consistent basis.
- Monitor packing processes and address any issues related to product integrity and food safety.
Inventory Management:
- Collaborate with inventory control to manage packaging materials and supplies.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize waste.
Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with Process Engineering, R&D and Procurement to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in packing operations.
- Analyze performance metrics and develop action plans for improvement.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
- Promote a culture of safety within the packout team.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of packing processes, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Allergen Notice: This role is based in a commercial kitchen facility that regularly processes a wide range of ingredients, including common allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten, soy, and sesame. Due to the layout and shared equipment used in food production, Feast & Fettle is not able to guarantee an allergen-free or allergen-segregated work area. Employees in this role should expect regular proximity to and handling of these ingredients as an essential function of the position.
What you get:
$80,000 salaried compensation
Here, you’ll find comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your daily well-being, along with a safe, welcoming, and energized workplace culture committed to providing the opportunity for every team member to thrive, including opportunity for growth in this role as the facility is new and expanding rapidly.
We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage (with 70% of your monthly premium paid by F&F), accrued paid time off totaling three weeks in your first year (and increasing with tenure), and a 401(k) retirement plan.
All employees enjoy a free Feast & Fettle membership—$165 worth of our fully prepared menu items every week—plus paid parental leave, an annual $1,000 professional development benefit, and a monthly wellness reimbursement you can use for anything that supports your well-being, from gym memberships to therapy copays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your experience managing large teams (50+) in a food production or manufacturing environment. Did supervisors report directly to you?
- How many years of experience do you have working in food production/manufacturing or a related field?
- The schedule for this position is Thursday - Monday work week. Do you have any conflicts/restrictions that would prevent you from reporting for the full shift schedule as noted?
Work Location: In person
