Home Chef
Home Chef is a meal solution provider through online meal kit delivery service and in store.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Warehouse Excellence Manager

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We have some busy days ahead!

As we build out our retail business, we'll be asking more and more of our plants and of

our warehouses. For this role, we’re looking for a candidate eager to help us build

sustainable, efficient, and continually improving processes to help manage our

constantly growing and changing inventory flowing through the plants.

Candidates should be independent go-getters who are just as comfortable managing

teams and creating processes as they are spending hours in freezers and on shipping

docks, getting their hands dirty and really understanding what's happening on the

ground.

The position is part of the Operations team. Candidates with in-plant experience are

strongly encouraged to apply. This role will be based in Chicago, IL with some travel.

Responsibilities

  • Work with leadership and local warehouse managers to identify problems and inefficiencies in plants
  • Prioritize projects across and among plants to create a six-month road-map for warehouse improvements including technology, process improvements, etc.
  • Work with analyst(s) and local teams to create, plan, test, implement, and continuously improve processes; include perspectives from production, quality teams, plant leadership and other stakeholders to get buy-in and ensure project success
  • Implement 5S programs throughout warehouses; Develop program for maintaining organization
  • Work with internal tech teams and 3 rd parties as needed to design and roll-out an integrated inventory management system to track product as it flows into and out of the warehouse
  • Work with local teams to clarify roles and responsibilities across warehouse associates;
  • Help create culture of ownership and accountability
  • Develop and implement network-wide policies, procedures and documentation to drive standardization across all plants to include cycle count frequency, standardized forms for daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end inventory counts, and established reporting requirements
  • Establish an inventory auditing program and appropriate frequency to ensure adherence to policies and procedures as well as inventory accuracy
  • Support local teams in modernizing and modifying racking systems to make the most efficient use of space as we grow
  • Engage cross-functional partners including Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, Tech and Production to provide warehouse-related support where needed and ensure warehouse team is prepared for any changes in new products, new tools, etc.
  • Become an expert on the operations, tools, and product flow throughout the plant to ensure realistic and sustainable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree. An advanced degree is a plus
  • 3-4 years of experience in operations, plants, or warehouses. Experience in a startup or with food/CPG is a plus
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize work streams based on value creation and alignment with the Home Chef strategy
  • Independent self-starter inclined towards finding solutions without significant oversight
  • Intellectually curious, with a strong interest in modernizing and scaling our operations to help us achieve our growth goals
  • Results driven active problem solver with a natural desire to get things done
  • Must have a sense of urgency and the ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder
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What are Home Chef Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We offer volunteer days at The Greater Chicago Food Depository. Our Employee Resource Groups are actively engaged in volunteer events throughout the year.
Partners with nonprofits
Home Chef has partnerships with The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Feeding America.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Flexible work schedule
You know your schedule best!
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
CookOUT (LGBTQ+), Black ERG, Parents Group, Women's Group and Home Chef DEI Council
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Home Chef hosts company outings Semi-annually.
Free daily meals
Weekly Fooda credit which equals to one company paid lunch per week .
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hours are hosted at team's discretion.
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
We are currently offering $50 per month to all remote employees to help pay for home office expenses
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Home Chef hosts lunch and learn meetings once per quarter.
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We are always looking at new perks and benefits to offer to our employees.

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