CookUnity
About CookUnity
CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh, ready‑to‑eat, and crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
The Role CookUnity is growing at an extraordinary pace. We are looking for our first senior technical individual contributor in manufacturing—a proven process‑excellence leader who can bring a unifying, systems‑level approach to food production. This role will knit specialist perspectives together, ensuring that layouts, processes, and tools work as one integrated system built for scale. The leader will be a strategic architect and hands‑on change agent, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all manufacturing sites.
Open for candidates based in NY, LA or Chicago area.
Responsibilities
Own high‑impact, cross‑functional projects that improve throughput, reduce costs, and optimize workflows across Culinary, Marketplace, Supply Chain, Fulfillment, and Logistics.
Champion continuous improvement by deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and drive productivity gains.
Build and scale food manufacturing processes to support rapid company growth while maintaining uncompromising food safety and regulatory compliance.
Apply plant‑level expertise—layouts, material flows, drainage/flooring design, utilities, regulatory standards—to ensure world‑class facility design and operations.
Leverage data‑driven insights and Six Sigma methodologies to prioritize and measure improvement initiatives.
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute the long‑term manufacturing strategy, including facilities design, automation, process design, and technology enablement.
Develop, coach, and mentor high‑performing manufacturing leaders, fostering a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and innovation.
Act as a change leader, influencing cross‑departmental alignment and ensuring seamless execution of projects across the broader organization.
Qualifications
Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives with measurable impact on cost, throughput, and quality.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in large‑scale, structured environments (Fortune 500, CPG, high‑volume manufacturing); startup/high‑growth adaptability is a plus.
5–8 years of direct plant ownership experience, running production lines, full departments, or entire plants (depending on size).
Demonstrated ownership of P&L for a plant, department, or business unit at some point in their career.
Clear track record of driving efficiency, throughput, and operational improvements with measurable impact on cost, quality, and productivity.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance hands‑on operational problem‑solving and strategic process design.
Black Belt or Master Black Belt in Six Sigma (or equivalent process improvement certification) strongly preferred.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
Deep expertise in food manufacturing, CPG operations, or highly optimized process industries.
Strong plant management exposure: materials, layouts, utilities, and regulatory compliance.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Reduction of manufacturing cost per meal while maintaining uncompromising quality and safety.
Scalable systems and processes that enable CookUnity to double or triple output seamlessly.
Integral recommendations to CEO and COO that drive company‑wide decisions on manufacturing strategy.
Cross‑functional projects delivered on time, within scope, and with clear, measurable business results.
A manufacturing team that is empowered, aligned, and operating at world‑class standards.
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
⛱ Unlimited PTO
We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
Eligible for bi‑annual performance bonus
Family leave fully paid
Compassionate Leave: 3‑5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
♀️ Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
️ 5‑year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4‑week paid sabbatical
Compensation Pay Range: $180,000—$240,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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The Role CookUnity is growing at an extraordinary pace. We are looking for our first senior technical individual contributor in manufacturing—a proven process‑excellence leader who can bring a unifying, systems‑level approach to food production. This role will knit specialist perspectives together, ensuring that layouts, processes, and tools work as one integrated system built for scale. The leader will be a strategic architect and hands‑on change agent, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all manufacturing sites.
Open for candidates based in NY, LA or Chicago area.
Responsibilities
Own high‑impact, cross‑functional projects that improve throughput, reduce costs, and optimize workflows across Culinary, Marketplace, Supply Chain, Fulfillment, and Logistics.
Champion continuous improvement by deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and drive productivity gains.
Build and scale food manufacturing processes to support rapid company growth while maintaining uncompromising food safety and regulatory compliance.
Apply plant‑level expertise—layouts, material flows, drainage/flooring design, utilities, regulatory standards—to ensure world‑class facility design and operations.
Leverage data‑driven insights and Six Sigma methodologies to prioritize and measure improvement initiatives.
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute the long‑term manufacturing strategy, including facilities design, automation, process design, and technology enablement.
Develop, coach, and mentor high‑performing manufacturing leaders, fostering a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and innovation.
Act as a change leader, influencing cross‑departmental alignment and ensuring seamless execution of projects across the broader organization.
Qualifications
Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives with measurable impact on cost, throughput, and quality.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in large‑scale, structured environments (Fortune 500, CPG, high‑volume manufacturing); startup/high‑growth adaptability is a plus.
5–8 years of direct plant ownership experience, running production lines, full departments, or entire plants (depending on size).
Demonstrated ownership of P&L for a plant, department, or business unit at some point in their career.
Clear track record of driving efficiency, throughput, and operational improvements with measurable impact on cost, quality, and productivity.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance hands‑on operational problem‑solving and strategic process design.
Black Belt or Master Black Belt in Six Sigma (or equivalent process improvement certification) strongly preferred.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
Deep expertise in food manufacturing, CPG operations, or highly optimized process industries.
Strong plant management exposure: materials, layouts, utilities, and regulatory compliance.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Reduction of manufacturing cost per meal while maintaining uncompromising quality and safety.
Scalable systems and processes that enable CookUnity to double or triple output seamlessly.
Integral recommendations to CEO and COO that drive company‑wide decisions on manufacturing strategy.
Cross‑functional projects delivered on time, within scope, and with clear, measurable business results.
A manufacturing team that is empowered, aligned, and operating at world‑class standards.
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
⛱ Unlimited PTO
We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
Eligible for bi‑annual performance bonus
Family leave fully paid
Compassionate Leave: 3‑5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
♀️ Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
️ 5‑year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4‑week paid sabbatical
Compensation Pay Range: $180,000—$240,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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