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# Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift at Misfits Market

- **Company:** Misfits Market
- **Location:** Hanover, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-06-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/misfitsmarket/jobs/7778197003

## Job description

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently

Respecting one another

Moving deliberately and quickly

Taking initiative and delivering

About the role:

As a front-line supervisor on our operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager in the day-to-day operations in our food-based fulfillment center. The Production Supervisor is accountable for meeting or exceeding all operational goals through strong interpersonal communication, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate builds strong professional relationships across departments, is an agent of change, and prioritizes the safety of both our team and our customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty within the warehouse satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will:

- Maintain a Safety-First culture in our food-based Fulfillment Center (FC). Responsible for meeting site environmental, health, quality & safety performance metrics. Maintains or exceeds the requirements and standards of OSHA, AlB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and FDA.
- Responsible for implementing and adhering strictly to SQF guidelines, prerequisite safety plans, and facility sanitation controls.
- Actively ensures shift teams are effectively trained, evaluated, and consistently meeting the facility’s food safety and operational objectives.
- Monitor and assess team performance against established KPIs. Implement strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall operational excellence.
- Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, ensuring information flows effectively across departments.
- Uphold and enforce safety and quality protocols within the facility. Conduct regular safety training sessions and inspections to maintain a secure working environment.
- Optimize the allocation of resources, including manpower and equipment, to meet operational demands efficiently. Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflows.
- Lead and mentor front-line operations staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, safety, and teamwork. Provide coaching and support to enhance individual and team performance.
- Ensure that team members are equipped with the necessary skills for success. Identify training needs within the team and coordinate with our HR and Learning teams to implement training programs.

You are:

- Able to adapt to changing priorities, delegate, and manage time efficiently
- Strong team management skills with ability to lead large teams
- Safety-focused with strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for improved outcomes
- Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

You have:

- Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Experience in one or more operational areas such as production, inventory management, receiving, prep, or quality assurance
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants
- An ability to adapt to changing priorities, delegate, and manage time efficiently
- Experience training others to new processes or procedural updates
- An aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
- Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
- Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities

Nice to have:

- Experience with or certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
- Experience conducting root cause analysis investigations

What we do for you:

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Commuter benefits
- Salary range - $60,000 - $70,000

Please see here for Misfits Market's [Job Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers-privacy).

## About Misfits Market

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Misfits Market is an online grocery delivery service that rescues "ugly" produce and imperfect food items to reduce food waste and make sustainable groceries more affordable.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C funding stage)
- **Headquarters**: Delanco, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Abhi Ramesh

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Online grocery delivery, food waste reduction, sustainable food systems
- **Target customers**: B2C consumers seeking affordable, sustainable, and high-quality groceries delivered to their homes
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To eliminate food waste and build a more sustainable food system" [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback)

## Products & Services
- **[Misfits Market Grocery Delivery](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/?afsrc=1)**: An online grocery store offering fresh, organic produce, dairy, meat, seafood, and pantry staples delivered to customers' doors. The core value proposition is sourcing food that would otherwise go to waste due to cosmetic imperfections (e.g., size, shape, blemishes) and selling it at up to 30% less than traditional grocery prices. Subscriptions are flexible, with options to skip weeks or customize orders.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company)
- **Key Metrics**: 
  - **Annual Revenue**: USD $500 million (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
  - **Total Funding**: USD $526.5 million across 5 rounds [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Greenoaks (Series A lead), Valor Equity Partners (Series B lead), SoftBank Vision Fund (Series C lead), Accel, D1 Capital Partners [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acquired Imperfect Foods in 2022, combining two major players in the "ugly produce" space [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
  - Acquired The Rounds in May 2025 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
  - Has saved 238 million pounds of food from waste since 2018 [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback)
  - Employs 179 people (+4.6% YoY growth) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)
  - Active job postings surged +163% year-over-year [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover scale in the "ugly produce" niche**: Misfits Market pioneered the concept of rescuing cosmetically imperfect food at scale, building a strong brand identity around sustainability and fighting food waste.
- **Post-merger scale & supply chain**: The merger with Imperfect Foods in 2022 created a combined entity with a larger customer base, broader sourcing network, and more efficient logistics, making it harder for smaller competitors to replicate.
- **Strong mission-driven brand**: The company’s core mission to reduce food waste resonates deeply with environmentally conscious consumers, creating a loyal customer base and a strong employer brand for like-minded talent.
- **End-to-end supply chain relationships**: Misfits Market builds direct partnerships with farmers and producers, giving it unique access to "lesser outcome" produce and enabling product innovation (e.g., Odds & Ends line, Sweet Broccoli Tops) [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback).

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of product categories**: Moving beyond produce into dairy, meat, seafood, and private-label goods (e.g., "Odds & Ends" line) to become a full-service online grocery store.
- **Geographic & operational scaling**: Growth of fulfillment centers (five offices across the US) and increasing delivery reach. The acquisition of The Rounds suggests a push into more frequent, smaller-batch deliveries.
- **Technology & data-driven efficiency**: Likely investment in logistics tech, supply chain optimization, and personalized customer experiences to improve unit economics and customer retention.
- **Deepening sustainability impact**: Continuing to publicly report on environmental metrics (e.g., 16.5 million pounds of avoided carbon emissions, 938 million gallons of water saved) to reinforce brand identity and attract impact-driven talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: The company is explicitly focused on a "social good" mission—eliminating food waste and building a better food system—which appeals to employees who want their work to have a positive environmental impact [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers).
- **Flexible work environment**: Offers a "flexible working environment," with corporate roles featuring unlimited PTO and fulfillment center roles offering generous PTO [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers).
- **Commitment to DEI**: Misfits Market explicitly states a "fair, unbiased hiring process that prioritizes diversity and inclusivity" and welcomes those "overlooked from traditional work environments" [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers).
- **Competitive benefits**: Includes multiple paid medical/dental/vision plans, 401K, learning and development opportunities, extensive paid family leave, and weekly credits for Misfits Market groceries [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers).
- **High-growth environment**: With recent acquisitions and a surge in hiring (+163% YoY job postings), the company is in a growth phase, offering opportunities for career advancement and impact.
- **Culture from LinkedIn data**: Employer rating of 3.4/5 on 128 reviews, with Work-Life at 3.4, Culture at 3.4, Compensation at 3.3, and Career at 3.1 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket). This suggests a decent culture with room for growth in career development and comp.

## Sources
1. [Misfits Market About Us](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback)
2. [Misfits Market Careers Page](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers)
3. [Misfits Market Homepage](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/?afsrc=1)
4. [Misfits Market LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket)

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