Home Chef is building new ways to provide meal solutions that meet a wide variety of customer needs, and shipping locations both online and in store. Our team is a unique mix of creators, chefs, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers and we’re growing quickly. Our customer-first mentality, combined with a zest for supporting our peers, helped us bring home Built in Chicago’s Startup of the Year Moxie award in 2017. If you’re ready to be part of the action, we’re ready to connect with you. There are no limits to where we can go together.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to escalate in the US and around the world, we are committed to keeping our teams and their families as our greatest priority. To that end, we are making some adjustments to the way we will be doing business in the upcoming weeks.

We are taking all the necessary precautions to keep our employees and customers safe, and would love to have you on our team as we can continue to serve our communities.

The Project Manager, Operations is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who leads cross-functional projects mainly focused around starting up new Operator Technology in our plants. This role builds and leverages relationships, communicates across all levels of the organization, and pushes forward multiple projects at a time. This role makes a large impact on enabling lower cost fulfillment operations, and there are ample opportunities to grow and progress quickly in our rapidly expanding operations organization.

Design and Implement Operator Technology

• Develop a plan for the annual Operator Technology capital budget based on ROI and operational impact. Be comfortable presenting to Operations Leadership for approval
• Lead the designing and purchasing of new equipment with input and approval from Safety, FSQA, and site management
• Travel to sites to start up equipment, train operators, and assist in troubleshooting when necessary
• Effectively integrate operator technology into the planning process
• Develop robust training and certification process for operators, Quality techs, and mechanics for all Home Chef operator technology
• Provide guidance as subject matter expert for equipment best practices

Participate in HC Network CI Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with National and Site CI team to implement initiatives with Operator Technology, procurement, food safety & quality, and plant fulfillment
• Report out Operator Technology utilization metrics and improvement initiatives to National CI team
• Participate in network Kaizen events

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Minimum of 2 years of managing projects and resources with $100k or greater scope in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production/operational environments 
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
• Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
• Ability to think “outside-the-box” 
• Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
• Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented attitude; able to multitask and get things done 
• Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment

Perks/Benefits:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date 

- Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

- 401k Employer match - 50% on the $1, up to 6% of the employee's earnings 

- We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses

- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, plus sick days 

- Generous Parental Leave 

- Great Work/Life Balance – We value and support each individual team member

- Quarterly company-wide “Town Hall” meetings 

- Ongoing professional development opportunities by level and function

- Your choice of Windows or Mac laptop, plus an extra screen 

- Onsite gym 

- Weekly Fooda credit

- Newly renovated office in the historic Old Main Post Office which is located close to multiple Metra and CTA options

- Employee discounts through Perkspot

- Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores

- Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment

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Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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