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Operations Manager, Production
Description:
- Build and lead a strong leadership pipeline across kitchen, prepping, plating, food safety and quality, and fulfillment functions.
- Coach and develop talent within the production and fulfillment organization.
- Manage daily operational logistics for the production center.
- Work with managers to execute final production scheduling.
- Ensure product quality and uphold department standards.
- Serve as the liaison between site operations, kitchen, R&D, and headquarters teams.
- Lead production-area continuous improvement initiatives.
- Set and maintain high execution standards to meet KPI and financial targets.
- Communicate company goals and priorities to the production center team through monthly meetings and ongoing updates.
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery while fostering accountability and positive team culture.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of management experience leading an industrial kitchen or production operations center, preferably in food service or food production.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
- Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively at the executive level.
- Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, and SQF.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and manage 100+ employees per day.
- Deep knowledge of Lean and Agile production methods.
- Comprehensive background in prepping, cooking, plating, food safety and quality, and fulfillment.
- Willingness to work weekends and/or night shifts when needed.
- Demonstrated success delivering new product initiatives in both large-company and startup environments.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
- Team bonus opportunities.
- Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with $0 monthly options effective առաջին day of employment.
- Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Factor meal plans.
- Access to employee resource groups for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ employees.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment in a fast-paced, mission-driven company.