About Misfits Market:

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 Role:

The Senior Manager, Operations Quality Engineering is a leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, daily operations, and long-term success of the company’s Quality and Food Safety department. This role oversees the Quality Engineer II (QE II), Quality Assurance Supervisors, and Quality Technicians to ensure total compliance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, National Organic Program (NOP) requirements, and Fulfilled By Misfits (FBM) initiatives. The Manager serves as the primary SQF Practitioner and HACCP Coordinator, maintaining the integrity of the facilities Food Safety and Quality Plans.

Responsibilities: 

1. Leadership & Strategic Management

• Team Development: Manage, coach, and mentor Quality Engineers (QE II) and Quality Supervisors, focusing on high-level problem-solving and process improvement rather than tactical tasks.
• Succession Planning: Guide supervisors and engineers through the manager promotion track, ensuring they achieve required SQF Certifications.
• OKR & KPI Management: Define and track departmental Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), such as achieving a 95% target score on SQF audits and maintaining 100% compliance for organic audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Merchandising, and Operational Excellence teams to champion a collaborative food safety culture.
• Defect Reduction: Investigate internal errors (picking mistakes, damaged goods) and external customer complaints. Perform root cause analysis to prevent these issues at the source.

2. Food Safety & Compliance (SQF/HACCP)

• SQF Practitioner: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF system (Editions 9/10).
• HACCP Leadership: Lead the multidisciplinary HACCP team, coordinate monthly meetings, and perform mandatory validation checklists for all Food Safety Plans.
• Audit Readiness: Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party, regulatory (FDA/USDA), and customer audits.
• CAPA & RCA Oversight: Trigger and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for audit non-conformances, customer complaints, or product recalls.

3. Operational Quality Control

• Final Disposition Authority: Serve as one of the few authorized personnel permitted to provide systematic release for held products and equipment.
• Traceability Excellence: Oversee mock recall and mock trace exercises (one step forward, one step back) to ensure a target recovery rate of 100% (+/- 2%).
• Sanitation & GDP Monitoring: Monitor the effectiveness of daily hygiene and monthly Good Distribution Practices (GDP) audits, ensuring facility-specific SOPs (e.g., color-coded waste disposal) are followed.

Gold Standard Program: enhance and implement the Gold Standard, Box experience program, leveraging consumer insights and data driven controls to continuously improve customer experience.

4. Technical & Systems Management

• System Revamp: Partner with cross-functional teams to improve Jalapeño WMS functionality, including photo documentation for QC functions and enhanced transaction history tracking in line with FDA Traceability requirements.
• Data Analysis: Utilize advanced tools like Tableau, SQL, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze quality trends and roll up Voice of the Customer (VOC) reports.
• Enhanced Platforms: Identify and deploy new electronic Food Safety and Quality Management System.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), Food Science, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Greater than 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, or Process Engineering role within a manufacturing, food production, or high-volume fulfillment environment.
• Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in Data Analysis and Statistical Process Control.
• Experience with Project Management methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt is a plus).
• Food Safety: Familiarity with FDA, USDA-AMS & FSIS, GFSI, FSMA regulations, HACCP Certified, and SQF Practitioner Certified.
• Spanish as a second language
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills—ability to translate technical quality concepts into clear instructions for warehouse associates.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with USDA (AMS/FSIS) and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to spend 50% of time on the warehouse floor in cold environments (36°F and below).

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000 / year
• 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

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

About Misfits Market:

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 Role:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving projects from beginning stages to completion while having a significant impact on business needs. As a Senior CI Engineer, you will be responsible for process improvement initiatives around the business operations in logistics and distribution while maintaining high levels of quality, safety, employee morale, cost, and production at the forefront. You will work closely with the field operations teams to implement solutions, coach, and train the operations leadership team and associates. The CI Engineer will be the data resource of the team and will ensures data driven decisions are made.

As we launch new markets and experiment operationally, the Senior CI Engineer ensures we continue to delight our customers and improve our unit economics by collecting, documenting, and instilling best practices across the company. This role will be focused on supporting the Operations team, serving as one of the key team members to launch, improve, and sustain our operational systems. You will be responsible for process design, project management, implementation, and data analysis to sustain your processes.

Additionally, this role will play an integral role in aiding in the expansion of our 3PL business vertical, allowing us to be a fulfillment partner to outside companies who look to leverage our operational and reporting capabilities to improve their supply chain operations and customer service. You will be responsible for helping build business processes to allow for future expansion of this critical business venture for the company.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new projects and initiatives across the country, with a specific focus on our West Coast fulfillment operations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of our Production and Delivery Operations.
• Responsible for supporting the team that manages the start-up, validation, and sustainment of our existing and incoming software and systems.
• Recommend processes, procedures, and modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products.
• Determine appropriate skills necessary for equipment/process operability and establishing training requirements.
• Develop and coaches current CI Engineers, developing a deep bench of lean-focused teammates.
• Analyze data, use of basic statistical tools, and use value stream mapping to gain a deeper understanding of processes and identify strategic improvement opportunities.
• Employ a working knowledge of standard-work to ensure every work activity is properly defined, displayed (point-of-use) and accurately followed by every person to enable safety adherence, consistent quality and productivity being achieved.
• Use basic Lean Principles to develop process improvement initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Implement such tools as: SPC, Process Capability, Pareto analysis, Fishbone, SMED.
• Create documentation for training materials such as checklists, standard work, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate plans and other agreements to stakeholders for alignment while listening to feedback and making modifications if appropriate.
• Be a “leader of change”. Practice “Servant Leadership”. This person must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. They must be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness and onsite presence at our Fulfillment Centers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Five-to-seven years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse and/or delivery operations environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, project management or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Minimum of a Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred, and capable of providing examples of the use of Lean tools.
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with a variety of teams including Operations, HR, Supply, Innovation, Customer Care, and Marketing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with little supervision and able to work in a changing environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and identifying root causes for subtle differences in processes and data sets.
• Ability to Coach and to practice a very strong and disciplined Lean daily management approach at the point of value adding to enable a continual focus on process improvement to eliminate waste. This includes maintaining visual controls that track only the critical metrics, which tell you whether you are eliminating waste from your value-adding activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter attitude and an ability to attack problems with minimal direction.
• Strong Experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, and project management software such as Jira and Confluence.
• Skilled in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint at an Intermediate level.
• Skilled in learning new concepts quickly.

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary range: $95,000 - $100,000
• 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

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

About Misfits Market:

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 the Operations Manager in our food-based warehouse, you will be a driving force behind the overall performance and success of daily operations in the facility. You will manage scheduling, oversee daily operations reports, and increase production by providing leadership and developing strategic action plans. 

By managing key aspects of the supply chain, you will lead and coordinate various teams to ensure seamless and optimized operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong logical reasoning. The Production Manager balances the day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor, being an agent of change, and supporting the professional development of a large team of individuals.   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations in the FC, driving performance to continuously meet both 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 throughout the organization identifying areas of opportunity and implementing new processes to meet business needs. Implements best practices and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures.  
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments within the warehouse. Coordinate with logistics, inventory, and distribution teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated supply chain. Together, develop and implement strategic plans to achieve on-time delivery, maintain high product quality, and optimize turnover within the warehouse.
• Develops a highly effective site leadership team, by applying high standards for selection and continued performance; establishes clear and stretching goals, communicates and delegates key responsibilities, and actively utilizes all performance, development, and career tools, to their full potential.
• Analyze production data to prepare and issue performance reports, identifying areas of improvement. Proficient in root cause analysis, with the ability to develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Build strong professional relationships with their direct reports and site HR Business Partners. Identifies and effectively communicates urgent issues, both internal and external, to site HR as needed and maintains accurate administrative records. 

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 conducting root cause analysis investigations
• Experience training others to new processes or procedural updates
• An aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Strong team management skills with ability to supervise multiple teams
• Experience leading and motivating large teams 
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for improved  outcomes
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Nice to have:

• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
• 5+ years plant operations experience
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 / yr
• 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

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week or
• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

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 the Senior Operations Manager in our food-based warehouse, you will be a driving force behind the overall performance and success of daily operations in the facility. You will manage scheduling, oversee daily operations reports, and increase production by providing leadership and developing strategic action plans. 

By managing key aspects of the supply chain, you will lead and coordinate various teams to ensure seamless and optimized operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong logical reasoning. The Production Manager balances the day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor, being an agent of change, and supporting the professional development of a large team of individuals.   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations in the FC, driving performance to continuously meet both 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 throughout the organization identifying areas of opportunity and implementing new processes to meet business needs. Implements best practices and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures.  
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments within the warehouse. Coordinate with logistics, inventory, and distribution teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated supply chain. Together, develop and implement strategic plans to achieve on-time delivery, maintain high product quality, and optimize turnover within the warehouse.
• Develops a highly effective site leadership team, by applying high standards for selection and continued performance; establishes clear and stretching goals, communicates and delegates key responsibilities, and actively utilizes all performance, development, and career tools, to their full potential.
• Analyze production data to prepare and issue performance reports, identifying areas of improvement. Proficient in root cause analysis, with the ability to develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Build strong professional relationships with their direct reports and site HR Business Partners. Identifies and effectively communicates urgent issues, both internal and external, to site HR as needed and maintains accurate administrative records. 

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 conducting root cause analysis investigations
• Experience training others to new processes or procedural updates
• An aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Strong team management skills with ability to supervise multiple teams
• Experience leading and motivating large teams 
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for improved  outcomes
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Nice to have:

• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
• 5+ years plant operations experience
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary: $105,000 - $115,000
• 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

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week or
• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

About Misfits Market:

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 Role:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving projects from beginning stages to completion while having a significant impact on business needs. As a CI Engineer, you will be responsible for process improvement initiatives around the business operations in logistics and distribution while maintaining high levels of quality, safety, employee morale, cost, and production at the forefront. You will work closely with the field operations teams to implement solutions, coach, and train the operations leadership team and associates. The CI Engineer will be the data resource of the team and will ensures data driven decisions are made.

As we launch new markets and experiment operationally, the CI Engineer ensures we continue to delight our customers and improve our unit economics by collecting, documenting, and instilling best practices across the company. This role will be focused on supporting the Operations team, serving as one of the key team members to launch, improve, and sustain our operational systems. You will be responsible for process design, project management, implementation, and data analysis to sustain your processes.

Additionally, this role will play an integral role in aiding in the expansion of our 3PL business vertical, allowing us to be a fulfillment partner to outside companies who look to leverage our operational and reporting capabilities to improve their supply chain operations and customer service. You will be responsible for helping build business processes to allow for future expansion of this critical business venture for the company.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new projects and initiatives across the country, with a specific focus on our West Coast fulfillment operations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of our Production and Delivery Operations.
• Responsible for supporting the team that manages the start-up, validation, and sustainment of our existing and incoming software and systems.
• Recommend processes, procedures, and modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products.
• Determine appropriate skills necessary for equipment/process operability and establishing training requirements.
• Develop and coaches current CI Engineers, developing a deep bench of lean-focused teammates.
• Analyze data, use of basic statistical tools, and use value stream mapping to gain a deeper understanding of processes and identify strategic improvement opportunities.
• Employ a working knowledge of standard-work to ensure every work activity is properly defined, displayed (point-of-use) and accurately followed by every person to enable safety adherence, consistent quality and productivity being achieved.
• Use basic Lean Principles to develop process improvement initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Implement such tools as: SPC, Process Capability, Pareto analysis, Fishbone, SMED.
• Create documentation for training materials such as checklists, standard work, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate plans and other agreements to stakeholders for alignment while listening to feedback and making modifications if appropriate.
• Be a “leader of change”. Practice “Servant Leadership”. This person must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. They must be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness and onsite presence at our Fulfillment Centers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Five-to-seven years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse and/or delivery operations environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, project management or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Minimum of a Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred, and capable of providing examples of the use of Lean tools.
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with a variety of teams including Operations, HR, Supply, Innovation, Customer Care, and Marketing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with little supervision and able to work in a changing environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and identifying root causes for subtle differences in processes and data sets.
• Ability to Coach and to practice a very strong and disciplined Lean daily management approach at the point of value adding to enable a continual focus on process improvement to eliminate waste. This includes maintaining visual controls that track only the critical metrics, which tell you whether you are eliminating waste from your value-adding activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter attitude and an ability to attack problems with minimal direction.
• Strong Experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, and project management software such as Jira and Confluence.
• Skilled in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint at an Intermediate level.
• Skilled in learning new concepts quickly.

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000 
• 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

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

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.

You will:

• 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. 

You are:

• Able to adapt to changing priorities, delegate, and manage time efficiently
• Strong team management skills with ability to lead large teams
• Safety-focused with strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for improved outcomes
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

You have: 

• Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Experience in one or more operational areas such as production, inventory management, receiving, prep, or quality assurance
• 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

What we do for you: 

• 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 range - $70,000 - 75,000/yr

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week or
• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

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 2023, 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                              

Thinking Differently                                                                

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

How you’ll support our operations:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient individual to join our team as a Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate. The Loadout Associate will be responsible for preparing and loading outgoing shipments of grocery products for delivery to our last mile delivery locations. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

What we offer you: 

• 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
• Pay Rate - $18.00/hr.
• Sunday - Thursday, 6am to 230p

What you’ll be doing:

• Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer
• Clean and organize materials for production such as palletizes
• Organize and process recyclable materials
• Effectively communicate with all co-workers while still embodying our Core values.
• Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations to include wheel chocks and trailer stand
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed.

What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees)
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
• Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Produce-handling experience, a plus
• Food safety certification is a plus
• Basic produce knowledge
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste

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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                              

Thinking Differently                                                                

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

How you’ll support our operations:

As a production associate in our warehouse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient fulfillment of customer orders. Working in a temperature-controlled environment, you will be responsible for selecting, picking, and packing products with precision and attention to quality. This position requires a detail-oriented and reliable individual who can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative team setting

What we offer you: 

• 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
• Competitive Hourly Wage: $16.50/hr. 
• Shift: Sunday - Thursday 5AM to 1:30PM

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilize a finger scanner and our Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface to accurately locate and select products from designated storage areas within the refrigerated warehouse.
• Safely and efficiently pack selected items into appropriate packaging, considering temperature-sensitive requirements for refrigerated products.
• Ensure that all picked items match customer orders and meet Misfits’ quality standards. Use the appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage or spoliage during transportation.
• Conduct regular quality checks on products to identify any damages, discrepancies, or expiration issues.
• Work closely with team members to achieve daily operational targets.
• Verify and maintain inventory levels within your bay, communicating effectively with other teams to ensure timely replenishment and minimize disruptions. 
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a food-based, refrigerated environment.
• Help us maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace. Complete all assigned safety training as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain functional knowledge in all areas of the production line, including box building and prepping. 
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What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees)
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
• Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment

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