Operations Supervisor

Misfits Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and mission-driven company seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead its fulfillment center. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence in operations while supporting a sustainable food system. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration across departments. Join a passionate team dedicated to reducing food waste and making high-quality groceries accessible to all. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization committed to positive change.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Annual grocery box credit of $1200

Life insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within warehouse or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety protocols and meet performance metrics in the fulfillment center.
• Lead and mentor operations staff, fostering a culture of improvement.

Skills

Leadership in warehouse environment

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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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. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently

Respecting one another

Moving deliberately and quickly

Taking initiative and delivering

About The Role

As a front-line supervisor on our operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager in the day-to-day operations in our food-based fulfillment center. The Production Supervisor is accountable for meeting or exceeding all operational goals through strong interpersonal communication, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate builds strong professional relationships across departments, is an agent of change, and prioritizes the safety of both our team and our customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty within the warehouse satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Safety-First culture in our food-based Fulfillment Center (FC). Responsible for meeting site environmental, health, quality & safety performance metrics. Maintains or exceeds the requirements and standards of OSHA, AlB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and FDA.
• Monitor and assess team performance against established KPIs. Implement strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall operational excellence.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, ensuring information flows effectively across departments.
• Uphold and enforce safety and quality protocols within the facility. Conduct regular safety training sessions and inspections to maintain a secure working environment.
• Optimize the allocation of resources, including manpower and equipment, to meet operational demands efficiently. Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflows.
• Lead and mentor front-line operations staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, safety, and teamwork. Provide coaching and support to enhance individual and team performance.
• Ensure that team members are equipped with the necessary skills for success. Identify training needs within the team and coordinate with our HR and Learning teams to implement training programs.
  
  

Skills & 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 training others to new processes or procedural updates
• An aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with or certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
• Experience conducting root cause analysis investigations
  
  

Details Of Position & 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
• Salary - Starting at $68,640/yr.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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