Operations Manager; scale delivery

Job Title:

Operations Manager (Large scale meal delivery)

Company:
Locale (High-protein meals, designed for longevity and delivered weekly)

Location:

Oakland, CA 94605

As an operations manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 50+ part-time employees in plating and finishing 25,000+ meals weekly in our glass jar production line.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company that sets the highest standards for health and flavor in prepared meals.

• Lead a team of 50+ part-time employees in plating and finishing 25,000+ meals weekly.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing automation, optimizing workflows, and improving organizational systems to increase speed and efficiency.
• Own end-to-end people management including recruiting, hiring, and training.
• Manage labor scheduling and control costs while maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets.
• Maintain food safety compliance throughout all production processes.

• 5+ years in operations or production management, preferably in food manufacturing, meal prep, or commercial kitchen environments.
• Some experience in kitchens/culinary environments with strong food safety and sanitation compliance experience.
• Bilingual with strong Spanish skills.
• Proven track record managing teams of 20+ part-time employees.

• Wednesday – Sunday; schedule flexibility is important as we grow.
• Facility located in Hayward CA.

• Competitive $85K/year salary (negotiable based on experience).
• 401(k).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Equity ownership in company.
• Employee discount and staff meals.
• Paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person