Operations Manager

Job Details
Level: Management
Job Location: Oishii Farm Corporation 101 - Jersey City, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Description
Operations Manager
We grow the world's BEST Strawberries & our Managers are a gigantic reason why!
As part of our Production team, we have two Operation Managers reporting to our General Manager who will lead our production operations team spanning multiple farms, R&D farms, and a corporate facility on multiple shifts within our vertical farming facility. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving execution of all building functions with a team of farm and/or pack operators and oversight of total building including facilities and maintenance when the General Manager is not on site. Take ownership of all aspects of production including team development, equipment understanding/readiness, sanitation, health & safety, food safety & quality, cost, and product yield.
What you'll be responsible for:

• Drive Production KPIs, such as pruning or packaging speed, bruise rate, IPM task completion, cost reduction, increased yield, quality, and other key metrics contributing to team success measured in cost, quality and productivity.
• Own and be accountable for total building functionality when in charge and when the General Manager is not on site.
• Staff and plan all operational activities such as plant transfers along with daily production work.
• Operate and troubleshoot maintenance and production technologies as needed.
• Analyze real time reporting and data to interpret information to guide decision making.
• Keep your shift at peak performance by ensuring safety guidelines, IPM risk management, and sanitation adherence at all times. The health of your team and our farms depend on this.
• Communicate promptly, effectively, and respectfully with all associates to ensure clear expectations and align any upcoming changes.
• Work closely with cross functional partners throughout the facility such as maintenance to ensure a cohesive operation amongst different functions.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot with cross functional partners throughout the facility to identify and resolve any potential issues with your team, including system malfunctions, plant health issues, environmental issues, etc. Escalate gaps as necessary.
• Expected to understand, implement, and enforce food safety policies, including worker hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Serve as a people manager directing work, providing feedback, evaluating work, assigning tasks, goal setting, coaching team members, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent staffing levels.
• Manage & develop salaried managers that report into this role.

Qualifications
Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.
One Team, One Fight!

• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
• Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization. Natural leader capable of motivating our teams to accomplish ambitious goals!

Focus

• Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist.

GSD (Get Sh** Done!)

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.
• A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to crouch or kneel
• Ability to reach and stretch
• Hand dexterity
• Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time
• Comfortable in cold storage areas for extended periods
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees

What we look for in a Operations Manager:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in business or other relevant field is a plus!
• 6+ years of experience working in a farming, production, warehouse or similar environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading teams including 2+ years of managing salaried managers.
• Working with automation, robotics or other large scale equipment is a plus.
• Solid computer literacy and familiarity with technology such as ConnectTeams, Google suite, Slack, Asana etc.

Shift & Schedule:

• Shift schedule Sunday through Thursday
• Location - Jersey City, NJ
• There may be times where you may have to respond to emergencies or issues off hours that impact the facility or your team.

Perks at Oishii:

• Salary of $85,000
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP Access
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
• Paid Parental leave
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners...

About Oishii:At Oishii, we grow the best fruit in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We're the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. We started with strawberries, which we debuted at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare,the three star Michelin restaurant considered by critics to be among the best in the world. Since then, we have supplied our strawberries to food-loving consumers, world-class restaurants, and specialty retailers across NYC. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides.
Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022.
At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and day-out to innovate, while operating increasingly large farms. We have an amazing mission-driven team of highly motivated and engaged members.
Learn More https://oishii.com/