via LinkedIn
$85K - 95K a year
Lead and optimize a large team in meal production, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
5+ years in operations or production management, food safety experience, bilingual in Spanish, proven team management of 20+ part-time employees.
Job Title: Operations Manager (Large scale meal delivery) Company- Locale (High-protein meals, designed for longevity and delivered weekly) Location: Oakland, CA 94605 Pay- Competitive $85K/year salary (negotiable based on experience) Hire Curated is assisting Locale in hiring a Operations Manager with specific experience in supervising food production/assembly teams About the role As an operations manager, you will be responsible leading a team of 50+ part-time employees in plating and finishing 25,000+ meals weekly in our glass jar production line This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company that sets the highest standards for health and flavor in prepared meals. What you’ll own and how you’ll make a difference • Lead a team of 50+ part-time employees in plating and finishing 25,000+ meals weekly • Drive operational excellence by implementing automation, optimizing workflows, and improving organizational systems to increase speed and efficiency • Own end-to-end people management including recruiting, hiring, and training • Manage labor scheduling and control costs while maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets • Maintain food safety compliance throughout all production processes What we’re looking for • 5+ years in operations or production management, preferably in food manufacturing, meal prep, or commercial kitchen environments • Some experience in kitchens/culinary environments with strong food safety and sanitation compliance experience • Bilingual with strong Spanish skills • Proven track record managing teams of 20+ part-time employees Availability/location • Wednesday – Sunday; schedule flexibility is important as we grow. • Facility located in Hayward CA. Benefits • Competitive $85K/year salary (negotiable based on experience) • 401(k) • Health, vision, and dental insurance • Equity ownership in company • Employee discount and staff meals Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
This job posting was last updated on 2/3/2026