Senior Operations Manager at Misfits Market

Northlake, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Grocery, Logistics, Food DeliveryIndustries

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate large cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong logical reasoning abilities
Knowledge of safety standards including OSHA, AIB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and FDA
Experience balancing day-to-day warehouse floor operations, driving change, and supporting team professional development
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Responsibilities

Maintain a Safety-First culture in the food-based Fulfillment Center (FC), meeting site environmental, health, quality & safety performance metrics, and maintaining/exceeding OSHA, AIB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and FDA standards
Oversee day-to-day operations in the FC, driving performance to meet long- and short-term company goals; prepare operating reports, establish KPIs, and provide value-driven feedback to direct reports
Lead and motivate large cross-functional teams, including receiving, production, inventory control, and shipping; foster a collaborative and high-performance culture to meet or exceed operational goals
Champion continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities, implementing new processes and best practices, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures
Foster effective communication and collaboration among warehouse departments; coordinate with logistics, inventory, and distribution teams for a cohesive supply chain
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve on-time delivery, maintain high product quality, and optimize turnover
Manage scheduling, oversee daily operations reports, and increase production through leadership and strategic action plans
Manage key aspects of the supply chain to ensure seamless and optimized operations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Warehouse ManagementSupply Chain ManagementOperations SchedulingProduction OptimizationTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningOperations ReportingTeam Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the core values at Misfits Market?

Misfits Market embraces core values including Prioritizing our Customers, Doing more with less, Thinking Differently, Respecting one another, Moving deliberately and quickly, and Taking initiative and delivering.

What skills are required for the Senior Operations Manager role?

The role requires strong leadership, excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong logical reasoning, and the ability to manage teams, balance day-to-day operations, act as an agent of change, and support professional development.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role in a food-based warehouse, requiring presence to oversee daily operations and manage teams.

What does the Senior Operations Manager do day-to-day?

Responsibilities include maintaining a Safety-First culture, meeting environmental health quality and safety metrics, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing scheduling, daily reports, production increases through leadership and strategic plans, and coordinating supply chain teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Operations Manager position?

A strong candidate is a proven leader who excels in interpersonal communication and logical reasoning, with experience managing large warehouse teams, driving operational improvements, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering professional development.

Misfits Market

Online grocery delivery of surplus foods

About Misfits Market

Misfits Market provides an online grocery delivery service that specializes in organic produce, high-quality meats, seafood, dairy products, and other sustainably sourced groceries. The company focuses on offering affordable food options to cost-conscious consumers by sourcing surplus and imperfect foods that are still fresh and nutritious. This approach allows Misfits Market to sell products at prices up to 30% lower than traditional grocery stores. Customers can easily place orders through their e-commerce platform for home delivery. Misfits Market stands out from competitors by emphasizing sustainability and reducing food waste, which appeals to environmentally conscious shoppers. The company's goal is to make high-quality food accessible while promoting sustainable practices.

Delanco Township, New JerseyHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$512.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees