Operations Assistant

About Us: Quince & Apple is a small-batch maker of artisan food, including fruit preserves, pickles, candied nuts, and cordials. We’re looking for an Operations Assistant who is organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Operations Manager and other members of the team, as well as assisting with special projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an office environment and be able to work independently with little supervision. If you are a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow with our company, we want to hear from you!

Operations Assistant Duties:

• Provide administrative, logistical, and production support to the Operations Manager.
• Assist with the management of the organization’s personnel, production, logistics, warehouse, and various administrative tasks.
• Assist with maintenance of databases, production line equipment, and vehicles.
• Purchasing support, moderate A/P and A/R, Production Schedules, and Logistics Coordination.

Operations Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist in management of daily operations and communications with teams, partners and vendors, including updating production schedules and supporting warehouse and logistics demands.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training for new employees and help with ongoing training and development for existing staff.
• Assist with data gathering and entry, report preparation, and other tasks as needed
• Assist with project coordination, including preparation of schedules, managing calendars, tracking project milestones, and coordinating meetings.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards and optimizing resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, such as yield, productivity, and efficiency, and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce waste and production costs.
• Lead by example

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate’s Degree in Business or Operations Management
• knowledge of food production processes, including packaging and quality control
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and food safety standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience managing a team of employees, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development. We offer health, vision and dental insurance reimbursement, PTO Policy, and opportunity for advancement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Madison, WI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person