The Produce Operations Director is responsible for standing-up and scaling a new regional supply chain model for Row 7 produce that embodies our values and optimizes for flavor and freshness. This leader will be responsible for establishing a team and infrastructure needed across contract growing, materials sourcing, logistics, customer service, order management, quality and information technology.
Responsibilities include:
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Design a regional produce supply chain model that delivers on the sustainability, quality, cost, and service parameters to achieve long-term Row 7 vision
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Identify the resources and infrastructure needed across supply chain to build-out the regional model
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Identify talent needs and hire team over a multi-year period of scaling growth through retail pilot, regional launch, and national roll-out
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Co-develop the Row 7 produce offering to ensure it delivers on the Row 7 produce standards and is set-up to deliver a profitable business model over time.
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Execute produce pilot with regional northeast grocery partner and overall regional scale-up
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With the sourcing team, cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with regional organic grower partners, beginning in the Northeast
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Oversee the crop planning and grower contract negotiation to ensure it meets overall Row 7 supply chain needs
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Implement regional logistics and warehousing solutions to support pilot and regional scale-up
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Develop order management and invoicing process to support rapid acceleration with established retail partners
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Manage sales operations, ensuring executional excellence in working directly with retail buyers and inventory managers.
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Oversee quality, food safety, and regenerative organic standards across the supply chain
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Identify and implement IT infrastructure needed during pilot and regional scale-up
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Develop inventory management strategies to address service and inventory risk exposure in the produce business, including identifying outlets for excess inventory.
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Identify long-term supply chain solutions and infrastructure needed to scale-up the regional model to other regions in the US
Required education and experience:
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6-8+ years of produce operations experience, with a strong preference for experience with organic and regenerative agriculture and systems
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End-to-end supply chain packer-shipper expertise
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Team development and leadership experience in a high-growth organization, including management of cross-functional teams
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Supply and inventory planning experience in produce
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Contract growing and/or agricultural growing experience
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Customer operations and produce selling experience
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Fluency with cost modeling and budget management
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Fluency in technology-enabled solutions for the produce space to support achieving quality, service, and cost goals.
The ideal candidate is:
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Eager to learn, build, and grow with an expanding organization
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Loves to roll up their sleeves and wear multiple hats to get the job done
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Experienced with Northeast produce supply chain networks, growers, and vendors
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Is motivated to drive sales
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Proactive and can work independently with minimal guidance
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Highly organized and accountable, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and priorities
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A skilled verbal and written communicator
- Able to travel regularly, especially in and around the Northeast (10-25% travel, depending on business needs)
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Committed to lasting food system change
Reporting to: COO
Details
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Annual salary from $100k – $150k commensurate with experience
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Benefits including
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Employee Discount
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Paid Time Off
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Volunteer Time Off
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and two references to jobs@row7seeds.com with Row 7 Operations Director in the subject line
Row 7 is committed to centering equity and justice in our work and community. We encourage LGBTQIA+ , BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply.
