Assistant GM of Production Operations

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. What youll be responsible for: Partner with the General Manager to lead, manage, build, and execute to ensure successful day-to-day operations and efficient scaling of operations with P&L ownership of the facility which includes functions such as farm, pack, facilities, safety, security, and maintenance. Ensure all required KPIs are met regarding facility goals on safety, production, quality, and costs. Serve as the senior leader on-site during night/weekend shifts, providing strategic oversight and decision-making authority even in the absence of HR and support staff. Exercise sound judgment and autonomy to make decisions that align with organizational goals, resolve issues promptly, and escalate critical situations immediately to ensure operational continuity. Drive measurable outcomes by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and delivering results that align with company objectives. Participate in day meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and effectively communicate these objectives to the night team to drive results. Act as a conduit between executive/support teams on days and night operations, translating strategic goals into actionable plans and ensuring seamless execution. Leverage data and maintain systems to collect metrics, and set performance targets. Collect & analyze data in order to proactively identify production issues or develop plans to resolve existing issues. Work with the farm manager to plan shift schedules for all production staff and workforce planning to ensure high efficiency & quality. Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation and food safety standards. Implement and drive farm SOPs while Identifying and implementing methods and practices to achieve operational improvements in efficiency, quality, delivery, and operating profits. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operations. Regularly audit the work of your organization to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, delivering best-in-class products for our customers. Foster an inclusive work culture by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring all team members feel valued and respected. Plan and execute employee events, competitions, and celebrations to foster team engagement and a positive workplace culture. Bring diverse approaches to problems, come up with creative solutions, follow through to implement change and create the frameworks to set new processes up for scale. Coach, develop, and train management and hourly teams, creating an environment that aligns with Oishii values, supports career development and adheres to company policies. Builds, manages, and leverages internal relationships to ensure collaboration, alignment, issue resolution, and overall improvements to maximize efficiencies and deliver results. Expected to understand, implement, and enforce food safety policies, including worker hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining proper documentation. Collaborate cross functionally with R&D, Engineering, Logistics, and other functions as needed.