Production Manager

The role

You will manage daily operations, scheduling, and production in a food-based warehouse. You will lead cross-functional teams and develop strategic action plans to optimize the supply chain.

What you will do

• Maintain a Safety-First culture and meet environmental, health, quality and safety performance metrics.
• Serve as backup SQF Practitioner and execute SQF and food safety programs.
• Serve as an active member of the Food Safety and SQF Team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations in the FC and prepare operating reports.
• Lead and motivate large cross-functional teams including receiving, production, inventory control, and shipping.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts and implement new processes.
• Coordinate with logistics, inventory, and distribution teams.
• Develop a site leadership team through selection and performance management.
• Analyze production data and perform root cause analysis to implement corrective action plans.
• Build professional relationships with direct reports and site HR Business Partners.

Required qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities, delegate, and manage time efficiently
• Experience conducting root cause analysis investigations
• Experience training others to new processes or procedural updates
• An aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Strong team management skills with ability to supervise multiple teams
• Experience leading and motivating large teams
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
• 5+ years plant operations experience
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits

About the company

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable.