About New School FoodsAt New School Foods, our mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system. Using our proprietary and purpose-built production technologies, we are creating the next generation of meat and seafood alternatives, which are designed to appeal to the average consumer. Our first product is a delicious plant-based filet that looks, cooks, tastes and flakes like Salmon, that’s full of Omega 3’ and protein. All with a lower carbon footprint, zero mercury, and made without harming the ocean.
Position OverviewAs our Business Operations Associate, you will play a critical role in building our operational framework that will enable us to achieve our objectives. We are looking for an execution-oriented individual that is passionate about helping drive the company towards commercial success.
Our ideal candidate is analytical and strategic but easily adaptable to changing priorities. They are eager to dive deep into all aspects of the business find new ways to streamline our processes. This is an opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of how a scaling business operates and to learn from leaders across all departments.
Key ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement
- Identify and execute on strategics projects that you feel will create value for the company.
- Track key metrics to help make data-driven decisions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations across all projects.
Finance and Admin
- Support financial operations and admin including budgeting, end of month reconciliation etc.
- Draft grant submissions to secure additional funding.
People and Culture
- Contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration through new initiatives.
- Create open lines of communication with each team member to collect feedback and drive cross-team collaboration.
Operations and Manufacturing
- Assist the development of our manufacturing processes including vendor management, supply chain, procurement etc.
- Support our customers with sales requests, feedback, and updates to the product.
Qualifications• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in supply chain, finance, operations, HR, or other execution focused roles.
- Experience in startups and fast-paced environments is a strong plus.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture as we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@newschoolfoods.co (mailto: careers@newschoolfoods.co).
