Assistant Operations
6 days ago
Halethorpe
Job Description Assistant to the Operations Manager Fast-Growing Food Brand Family — Massive Growth Potential Location: [Insert City, MD] Employment Type: Full-Time Are you a sharp, energetic new college graduate looking to launch your career inside one of the fastest-growing privately held food brand families in the country? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments, love variety in your day, and want to build a career that can take you from entry-level to the top tiers of management? If yes... we want to meet you. About the Role We’re hiring an Assistant to the Operations Manager — a high-visibility, high-impact position at the center of our daily production, logistics, and brand operations. This role is fast, fun, hands-on, and perfect for someone who wants to learn everything and grow fast. You will support our Operations Manager across multiple departments, often being the go-to person for small but essential tasks that keep our facility and our national customers running smoothly. What You’ll Do • Work in cold-room environments as needed (food production facility)., • Enter, track, and manage inventory in our system — especially for major customers like QVC., • Prepare and ship daily product samples for customers, buyers, and partners., • Assist with cross-departmental tasks, shifting quickly as priorities change., • Keep workflows organized, accurate, and running on time., • Support special projects tied to production, packaging, and operations., • A recent college graduate ready to jump-start your career., • Smart, quick on your feet, and full of common sense., • You have a can-do and will-do attitude — you get things done., • Comfortable thinking independently, solving problems, and learning new systems fast., • You want to grow — not slowly, but fast, with massive bandwidth for upward mobility. You’ll be entering a company that’s expanding at a rapid pace — launching new products, scaling national accounts, installing high-tech equipment, and building brands that are becoming household names. You’ll learn more in one year here than five years anywhere else. You’ll work side-by-side with leadership in a company that rewards talent, hustle, and character. You’ll have real growth opportunities into operations leadership, production management, supply chain, brand operations, and more. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree required (any major considered)., • Ability to work in a cold-room environment when needed., • Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software., • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion., • Reliable, organized, and extremely detail-oriented., • Must be able to work in a fast-paced production environment. Ready to Launch Your Career? Apply now and become part of a company where hard work, integrity, and passion for food can take you all the way to the top. Company DescriptionWelcome to Our Family of Companies If you’re reading this, you might be considering joining Maryland Packaging LTD, Marwan’s Kitchen, or Nosh Table & Thyme. Before you decide, we want you to know who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Our Structure and Mission We’re more than just one company — we’re a connected group of businesses working together to create, produce, and deliver exceptional food experiences. Maryland Packaging LTD – The Foundation This is our state-of-the-art food manufacturing and high-pressure processing (HPP) facility. We are SQF-certified and operate under the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. We co-pack and manufacture products for our own brands and for partner brands across the country. Our facility allows us to offer innovative solutions for food safety, extended shelf life, and clean-label production. This is where precision, compliance, and operational excellence live. Marwan’s Kitchen – The Flavor Hub Our in-house consumer brand focused on chef-inspired ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve meals. Meals are designed to be high-quality, flavorful, and convenient — bridging the gap between restaurant dining and at-home ease. We combine culinary creativity with the production capabilities of Maryland Packaging to bring these meals to life. Nosh Table & Thyme – The Elevated Experience A premium, artisanal brand delivering gourmet prepared foods with a focus on fresh, clean, and wholesome ingredients. This is our brand for food lovers who want that “special occasion” feel, even on a weeknight. Think of it as restaurant-quality, ready when you are. How We Work Together While each brand has its own identity, they all share the same backbone — a commitment to food safety, quality, and customer experience. Maryland Packaging provides the infrastructure and expertise to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Marwan’s Kitchen and Nosh Table & Thyme turn those capabilities into memorable meals that people love and trust. Our team culture values collaboration, because whether you’re in operations, culinary, logistics, marketing, or sales, your work impacts every plate we serve. Our Values We live by a few core principles that guide how we work and grow: Integrity – Doing the right thing, especially when it’s the harder path. Excellence – Never settling for “good enough.” Innovation – Constantly seeking new ways to improve food, processes, and experiences. Respect – For our team, our partners, and our customers. Passion for Food – If you don’t love food, you won’t love it here. Why Join Us? Working here means being part of a company that: Has the resources and equipment of a large-scale manufacturer but the creativity and agility of a culinary startup. Offers diverse career opportunities — from food production and packaging to culinary innovation, brand building, and logistics. Values personal growth as much as professional growth — when you succeed, we succeed. Encourages ideas from every corner of the business — if you see a better way, we want to hear it. The Bigger Picture We’re growing fast — expanding our product lines, exploring new markets, and investing in new technology. That means we need people who are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You’re not just taking a job here. You’re joining a team that’s reshaping how people think about prepared food — and that’s something to be proud of.Welcome to Our Family of Companies\r\nIf you’re reading this, you might be considering joining Maryland Packaging LTD, Marwan’s Kitchen, or Nosh Table & Thyme. Before you decide, we want you to know who we are, what we do, and why we do it.\r\n\r\nOur Structure and Mission\r\nWe’re more than just one company — we’re a connected group of businesses working together to create, produce, and deliver exceptional food experiences.\r\n\r\nMaryland Packaging LTD – The Foundation\r\n\r\nThis is our state-of-the-art food manufacturing and high-pressure processing (HPP) facility.\r\n\r\nWe are SQF-certified and operate under the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.\r\n\r\nWe co-pack and manufacture products for our own brands and for partner brands across the country.\r\n\r\nOur facility allows us to offer innovative solutions for food safety, extended shelf life, and clean-label production.\r\n\r\nThis is where precision, compliance, and operational excellence live.\r\n\r\nMarwan’s Kitchen – The Flavor Hub\r\n\r\nOur in-house consumer brand focused on chef-inspired ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve meals.\r\n\r\nMeals are designed to be high-quality, flavorful, and convenient — bridging the gap between restaurant dining and at-home ease.\r\n\r\nWe combine culinary creativity with the production capabilities of Maryland Packaging to bring these meals to life.\r\n\r\nNosh Table & Thyme – The Elevated Experience\r\n\r\nA premium, artisanal brand delivering gourmet prepared foods with a focus on fresh, clean, and wholesome ingredients.\r\n\r\nThis is our brand for food lovers who want that “special occasion” feel, even on a weeknight.\r\n\r\nThink of it as restaurant-quality, ready when you are.\r\n\r\nHow We Work Together\r\nWhile each brand has its own identity, they all share the same backbone — a commitment to food safety, quality, and customer experience.\r\n\r\nMaryland Packaging provides the infrastructure and expertise to ensure our products meet the highest standards.\r\n\r\nMarwan’s Kitchen and Nosh Table & Thyme turn those capabilities into memorable meals that people love and trust.\r\n\r\nOur team culture values collaboration, because whether you’re in operations, culinary, logistics, marketing, or sales, your work impacts every plate we serve.\r\n\r\nOur Values\r\nWe live by a few core principles that guide how we work and grow:\r\n\r\nIntegrity – Doing the right thing, especially when it’s the harder path.\r\n\r\nExcellence – Never settling for “good enough.”\r\n\r\nInnovation – Constantly seeking new ways to improve food, processes, and experiences.\r\n\r\nRespect – For our team, our partners, and our customers.\r\n\r\nPassion for Food – If you don’t love food, you won’t love it here.\r\n\r\nWhy Join Us?\r\nWorking here means being part of a company that:\r\n\r\nHas the resources and equipment of a large-scale manufacturer but the creativity and agility of a culinary startup.\r\n\r\nOffers diverse career opportunities — from food production and packaging to culinary innovation, brand building, and logistics.\r\n\r\nValues personal growth as much as professional growth — when you succeed, we succeed.\r\n\r\nEncourages ideas from every corner of the business — if you see a better way, we want to hear it.\r\n\r\nThe Bigger Picture\r\nWe’re growing fast — expanding our product lines, exploring new markets, and investing in new technology. That means we need people who are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves.\r\n\r\nYou’re not just taking a job here. You’re joining a team that’s reshaping how people think about prepared food — and that’s something to be proud of.