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Who are we – Blackbird Foods is a plant-based meat and frozen pizza company founded by Blackbird Pizzeria in Philly along with fellow NYC restaurateurs. What started as a small passion project to make high quality, clean label seitan available to restaurants in the northeast led to diners requesting the products for their homes. Blackbird Foods then began packaging 4 of its seitan varieties for grocery stores along with 4 varieties of its plant-based pizza. All Blackbird products are made in New York City. 

 

What you’ll do

In this role, you will work closely with Blackbird’s CEO and manufacturing team in their Long Island City facility. You will develop and implement new food safety protocols in accordance with SQF and NYS Department of Agriculture. You will devise shipping and production schedules, track efficiency, optimize and develop new production methods, oversee purchasing, track inventory, oversee ecommerce sales, negotiate supplier contracts and pricing, forecast demand, and take on new tasks and challenges as they arise. In 2021, you will oversee the buildout of a new facility along with the purchase of new production equipment. 

 

To find success in this role, you will…

       Implement and uphold safety measures in the Blackbird manufacturing facilities in compliance with SQF and NYS Dept of Agriculture 

o   Lead the company through SQF edition 8.1 compliance and certification

o   Ensure we are always ready for NYS inspections and up-to-date with our 20C license 

o   Stay up to date on new regulations and ensure the company’s compliance with them    

– Manage supply chain and logistics 

o   Successfully manage relationships with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and optimal pricing

o   Significantly increase gross margins by reducing costs and optimizing production methods

Manage manufacturing team and oversee expansion of new facility 

What you’ll bring to Blackbird Foods

  • You are…
    • Someone who embodies a can-do attitude! No task is too big or too small. 
    • Quick on your feet, with the ability to troubleshoot a variety of problems that can arise
    • A resourceful, self-motivated, solutions-oriented individual who takes initiative to create order out of chaos
    • Eager to learn and take on new challenges every day
    • Able to work independently, manage through ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs
    • A bachelor’s degree
    • 1+ years of relevant experience
    • An ownership mentality and entrepreneurial spirit 
    • An ability to manage competing priorities
    • Experience with SQF protocols
  • Pluses
    • Experience with perishable food production and distribution

What Blackbird Foods Offers

  • Health Insurance
  • Equity in Blackbird Foods, Inc. 
  • As one of our first hires, you will have the opportunity to help build a brand from the ground up with plenty of room for growth

At Blackbird, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Blackbird is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@blackbirdfoods.com

 

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Blackbird Foods is a plant-based meat and frozen pizza company founded by Blackbird Pizzeria in Philly along with fellow NYC restaurateurs. What started as a small passion project to make high quality, clean label seitan available to restaurants in the northeast led to diners requesting the products for their homes. Blackbird Foods then began packaging 4 of its seitan varieties for grocery stores along with 4 varieties of its plant-based pizza. All Blackbird products are made at our own facility in New York City. 

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