Strategy and Operations Lead - East Rutherford, New Jersey (Onsite)

Slice is a pioneering technology company headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey, dedicated to empowering local independent pizzerias with the same cutting-edge tools and advantages traditionally reserved for large franchise chains. Founded by Ilir Sela, Slice began as a family initiative to provide his family’s pizzerias with high-quality technology solutions that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and boost business growth. Today, Slice serves thousands of independent pizza shops across the country, offering an innovative platform that delivers convenience, speed, and operational support while preserving the autonomy and unique character of each local establishment. The company’s mission reflects a deep commitment to supporting small business owners with accessible and cost-effective technology, including branded packaging, marketing materials, registers, and hardware provisioning, all organized through a centralized Hub network system.

As part of its growing team, Slice is seeking a Strategy and Operations Lead to manage and operate one of its vital Slice Hubs. The Slice Hub acts as a logistical and operational engine that ensures all retail partners receive their necessary goods, marketing materials, and hardware on time and with consistent quality. This strategy-focused leadership position is key to supporting shop success, improving onboarding and retention rates, managing inventory, overseeing local printing operations, and supervising delivery fleet management. The Strategy and Operations Lead works closely with cross-functional teams like Sales and Implementation to provide smooth transitions for new partners and to increase market share. This position carries substantial responsibility for budget management, key performance indicator (KPI) execution, and overall operational excellence, including warehouse efficiency, cost control, and delivery reliability.

The ideal candidate will boast over five years of experience in business operations or supply chain management, demonstrating proficiency in managing hub operations, production, fulfillment, and fleet coordination. Exceptional skills in systems execution, budget ownership, and cross-department collaboration are essential for success. The company appreciates candidates with a background in logistics or operations, and an MBA is preferred but not mandatory. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually plus benefits, reflecting the importance of this role within the organization.

Slice prides itself on its dynamic, inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and background is valued. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity across gender, race, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, and other protected categories. Benefits include flexible paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4%, monthly wellness stipends, and a unique weekly pizza stipend that celebrates the company’s core mission to connect people through great food and community. If you are passionate about optimizing operations to enble small businesses to thrive, enjoy tackling complex logistical challenges, and seek to make a meaningful impact in the foodservice technology space, this role presents a rewarding career opportunity at the forefront of the evolving pizza industry.