Warehouse Optimization Manager

About Imperfect
Imperfect Foods was founded in 2015 with a mission to reduce food waste and build a better food system for everyone. We offer imperfect (yet delicious) produce, affordable pantry items, and quality meat and dairy. We deliver them conveniently to our customers’ doorsteps and pride ourselves on offering up to a 30% discount compared to grocery store prices. Our customers can get the healthy, seasonal produce they want alongside the grocery staples they rely on, without having to compromise their budget or values. We’re proving that doing the right thing for the planet doesn’t have to cost more, and that shopping for quality ingredients can support the people and resources that it takes to grow our favorite foods.
We're headquartered in San Francisco with operations all over the country. Check our website to see if there is an Imperfect near you!
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About the Role: 
Imperfect is growing quickly, and we’re seeking a Warehouse Optimization Manager to be a strategic partner to our Regional Director of Central Operations. The Warehouse Optimization Manager will be responsible for identifying key opportunities to leverage and improve processes including; defining appropriate metrics and owning the process improvement and system initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling effective operations, experience in implementing best practices, and driving KPI improvements in distribution at a regional level. If you are passionate about fighting food waste and building iconic and disruptive brands, we would love to talk!

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Regional Director of Central Operations to translate strategies and financial plans into short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity plans including headcount needs across distribution centers and line-hauls
• Evaluate available technologies and production processes that can be practically implemented to improve production efficiency, accuracy, and productivity
• Support continuous improvement efforts in the production environment, improving accuracy, efficiency, and safety throughout
• Partner with local leadership to meet and/or exceed regional KPI and P&L objectives
• Own key transformation projects in operations, including the implementation of a WMS, materials handling systems, workforce management systems, asset protection, etc within the region
• Define, supervise, and ensure compliance with industry-leading health and safety standards across site sanitation, safe working conditions, and accident reduction
• Evaluate regional facility capacity in warehousing and transportation while improving the existing footprint and recommending expansion opportunities where needed
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to identify and implement Lean Six Sigma projects

Skills and Qualifications:

• You have effectively influenced colleagues across operations, technology, merchandising, and HR to implement key initiatives
• 5+ years of experience in operations, with 3+ years of experience in the food and online grocery industry, preferred
• You’ve mastered continuous improvement and innovation techniques including but not limited to, six sigma and supply chain optimization

About You:

• You’re data-driven and use facts and analysis to advise decision making
• You’re a phenomenal communicator and able to position and communicate sophisticated ideas simply and practically, to any audience
• You’re highly collaborative and willing to compromise
• You’re passionate about improving the sustainability and social responsibility of our operations
• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all

Details of Position:

• Full-time/ exempt position reporting remotely to the Regional Director of Central Operations
• The candidate must be located within a commutable distance from our distribution hub in Los Angeles, CA
• Domestic travel to new and existing facilities required between 25% - 50%
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare, paid vacation, 401K, paid parental leave, and recurring credit towards your Imperfect account

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens
• Able to work in cold temperatures in a refrigerated environment
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions
• Frequent driving may be necessary
• Domestic travel as necessary

Individuals seeking employment at Imperfect Foods are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
U.S. E-Verify Notice: Imperfect Foods participates in E-Verify in the United States. Imperfect will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
How we are protecting employees from COVID-19
At Imperfect Foods, employee health and safety is our top priority. We have implemented processes and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. We provide gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer to all essential employees who must report to work. Before entering our warehouse, employees have their temperatures checked. In addition, we take great care to ensure frequently touched surfaces are sanitized throughout the day and all warehouses are fully sanitized weekly.
We have also implemented an Emergency Sick Leave policy providing full-time and part-time employees 2 additional weeks of paid time off and up to 26 weeks paid leave if they have a confirmed case of COVID-19.