Clara Foods™ is a venture capital-backed company working towards a
disruptive advance in food technology by producing animal proteins using
fermentation --- without the animal. We join a new generation of
entrepreneurs, activists and scientists who recognize that the
decades-old factory farm model cannot sustain the dietary needs of 7
billion people and counting - and that technology may hold a solution.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Operations Program
Manager to join our Operations Team. Candidates who have experience in
supply chain, contract manufacturing, and KPI and cost management within
the food, beverage, and/or ingredient manufacturing industries are
encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage contract manufacturing activities for Clara Foods'
alternative protein products.
- Establish metrics to track product quality, customer service, order
fulfilment, and financial KPIs within the manufacturing network,
with the goal of continuous improvement along all dimensions.
- Manage and report on co-manufacturing / co-packing financial
budgets, yield, operational efficiency, waste, and cost.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and product quality programs
to ensure consistent standards throughout the supply chain.
- Recommend contract manufacturers, on-board them, and execute scale
up of production.
- Work with Operations and Commercial Teams to develop and monitor the
production forecast.
- Anticipate potential issues associated with product scale up,
material handling & logistics to proactively resolve those issues
while minimizing costs to the organization.
- Identify best in class processes and equipment at contract
manufacturing facilities to consistently deliver outstanding
consumer experiences within an appropriate cost structure.
- Lead collaborative continuous improvement initiatives with strategic
partners from ideation through execution
- Promote a positive and collaborative working environment between all
internal departments and contract manufacturing partners.
- Develop business continuity programs for all manufacturing partners
to prevent supply chain disruption.
Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience in food, beverage, and/or ingredient
manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and execution,
financial budget creation, and controlling costs.
- Ability to negotiate co-manufacturing and co-packing agreements.
- Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated track record of using data to influence
decision-making; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business
Administration, STEM, or related fields preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for Clara Foods.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Experience at a high-growth startup in the ingredient, flavor,
agricultural, and/or food & beverage industries.
- Previous experience with formal project management methodologies.
- PMP certification.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both in creation
and execution.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
and in a variety of cultures -- both internal and external.
- Available to travel domestically approximately < 20%.
- Ability to take risks to achieve desired results.
- Ability to adapt and support others through change, ambiguity, and
complexity.
What Clara Foods can offer:
- Generous benefits package; 100% medical, dental, and vision employee
coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
- Optional benefits; FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life
insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Weekly Lunches onsite
- Free parking, unlimited gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga
and fitness classes onsite
- Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local
coffee and tea
- Weekly themed happy hours and quarterly company outings
- Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with CEO and leadership
- Close to South San Francisco BART and Cal Train stations, including
free shuttle service
How to apply
