Assistant General Manager of Production Operations

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Farm Operations team is a major reason why!

We are seeking an Assistant General Manager of Farm Operations Production who will work alongside and support the General Manager in managing daily operations of our high-tech indoor vertical farm. This role is responsible for the end-to-end operation (farm, pack, facilities, safety, security, and maintenance plus office area operations), including team development, health & safety, food safety & quality, cost, P&L, plant health, people development and service.

What you’ll 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 KPI’s 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.