Job Description: The operations manager will be responsible for all aspects of procurement, baking/manufacturing, packing and shipping in a fast-paced, growth-driven start up food company. The role includes direct oversight of a commercial kitchen (staffing, scheduling, implementation of best practices and quality standards, safety). The operations manager must be skilled at working with a diverse work force, possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to apply data-driven, fact-based logic to solve many complex day-to-day and strategic issues.

Objective: To develop, implement and efficiently manage the entire supply chain.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Operational P & L responsibility
• Create and implement SOPs
• Production scheduling and capacity planning
• Ongoing cost reduction, supplier management, and automation
• Raw material and packaging procurement
• Inventory control to include lot trace
• Receiving, warehousing, shipping and logistics
• Customer order fulfillment
• Production, including maintenance and sanitation
• Production efficiency, cost containment, and waste reduction
• Design and implement quality assurance programs
• Safety and security
• Human resources with regards to production personnel
• Other various responsibilities that come with an early stage operation

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree (Bachelor's degree, preferred)
• 3-5 years experience in baking food manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 2 years experience at a manager level in a food manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skill Required:

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word)
• A passion for success with a "can-do", whatever it takes attitude and approach towards daily tasks required to grow the business
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrated people and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize daily assignments to meet deadlines
• Assertive, confident and decisive with attention to detail to ensure accurate work
• Self motivation and the ability to work effectively with a minimum of direct oversight
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Forklift certification a plus
• Spanish literacy a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• This position requires the use of a commercial oven