Production Manager 1st Shift

About Imperfect:Founded in 2015, Imperfect Foods, a Certified B CorporationTM (B CorpTM), is the leading online grocer at the forefront of eliminating food waste and building a better food system. We work directly with farmers and producers to rescue, redistribute, and develop goods across multiple grocery categories, and to date have rescued more than 150 million pounds of food from lesser outcomes. Our customers enjoy a customizable service that is more affordable and more environmentally friendly than the average trip to the grocery store.
Mission: At Imperfect Foods, we're on a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone.
Net Zero Carbon Commitment: Imperfect Foods pledged to become a net-zero carbon operation by 2030. To do that, we’re working to optimize every part of our business operations and supply chain to mitigate waste, and are switching to 100% renewable energy in our fulfillment centers and vehicle fleet by 2027.
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About the Role:
As the Production Manager for our operations in San Francisco, you will be responsible for overseeing and assisting the day-to-day operations. You will manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates who ultimately ensure that our customers have a great experience when they open their boxes. This is an exciting time to join the team because you will play a huge part in shaping this operation and building a blueprint for future launches in new cities. You will be reporting to the Director of Production and assist in ensuring a successful assembly and delivery of produce boxes from our warehouse in San Francisco.
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Responsibilities:

• Ensure adequate staffing by scheduling, training, and mentoring the local team to ensure they are meeting performance metrics and operating efficiently
• Take control of all aspects of the production of boxes: setting up the line, packing, and cleaning up at the end of each shift
• Manage the inventory spreadsheet for warehouse supplies to ensure that the team has enough supplies to operate seamlessly on a day to day basis.
• Order necessary supplies on a weekly basis, including packaging materials
• Coordinate with the Customer Care team to notify customers of potential shorts or substitutions and maintain a constant loop for customer feedback
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure we have appropriate collateral for boxes
• Own all major decisions around the pack line flow and all supporting ops functions as well as bottom lining food safety and warehouse safety 
• Oversee and own the process of shutting down the line and cleaning up the warehouse.
• Use the checklist of warehouse closing responsibilities and manage the warehouse employees during closing and daily cleaning process
• Keep a constant eye out for opportunities to improve the operational flow, key metrics, employee happiness, food safety and warehouse safety at Imperfect and relay those to the Ops Leadership Team
• Own key KPI’s around order accuracy, quality issues, and underweight items

Personnel Management:

• Decide whether overtime is needed for individual employees and ensure we have enough people to close the pack-line
• Make the call on any employee requests to leave early on pack days
• Help to coach and develop pack and prep team, giving adequate feedback through regular 1:1 sessions
• Support the hiring and promotion process for pack employees, including helping to give input to evaluate employee performance on the pack line

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience in a Leadership/Manager role
• Experience in the fresh produce/food industry
• Working knowledge of optimization techniques and process flow improvements
• Experience managing a nimble, fast-growing team
• Computer skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Excels at independent, unsupervised work

About You:

• You’re able to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team
• You’re able to multi-task and see the big picture
• You’re comfortable "making the call" on decisions big and small
• You're a natural leader who is comfortable redirecting and giving feedback
• You pay excellent attention to detail
• You have creative problem-solving skills
• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all

Details of the Position:

• Full-time exempt position
• 1st Shift schedule
• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 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 some of the time
• Occasional movement around the office and warehouse is necessary
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens
• Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets
• Able to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment

Imperfect's commitment to DEIImperfect Foods is steadfast in its commitment to being an actively anti-racist company.We understand that it is necessary to take ownership and accountability for building an equitable workplace where all members of our organization can truly belong. It is our responsibility to ensure that every department at every level of our business reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We aim to achieve this through our hiring practices and by championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming that fosters a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and have connections across teams.
DEI programming is available for all employees and we highly encourage staff participation. It is only with everyone’s unique perspectives, experiences, and beliefs that we can help shape a culture of belonging and create an environment where all Imperfectionists are celebrated.
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