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Epsilon3

Product Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$120K - $200K/yr

Epsilon3 is a multi-product operations management platform revolutionizing the way teams build ... benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epsilon3 makes hiring decisions based solely on ...

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Epsilon3

Product Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Epsilon3 is a multi-product operations management platform revolutionizing the way teams build ... benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epsilon3 makes hiring decisions based solely on ...

Epsilon3

Product Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$120K - $200K/yr

Epsilon3 is a multi-product operations management platform revolutionizing the way teams build ... benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epsilon3 makes hiring decisions based solely on ...

La Jolla Playhouse

$17.75/hr

Production REPORTS TO: Resident Stage Manager LOCATION: La Jolla, CA on the beautiful UC San Diego ... This apprenticeship is designed for early career stage managers who want to deepen their skills in ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Developer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Manage day-to-day product development activities across multiple brands, seasons and vendor ... apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Manage day-to-day product development activities across multiple brands, seasons and vendor ... apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and ...

Gotelli Plumbing

Apprentice Plumber

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$25/hr

... products, and techniques. Our team enjoys generous pay , excellent benefits , and a work-life ... Can you manage your time well and effectively prioritize tasks? Do you keep your workspace clean ...

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What is the difference between Product Manager Apprentice vs Product Analyst?

AspectProduct Manager ApprenticeProduct Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate, some technical or business backgroundOften holds a degree in business, marketing, or related field
Work EnvironmentLearning-focused, mentorship programs, entry-level projectsData-driven analysis, market research, reporting tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, product teamsTech, e-commerce, consulting firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level product roles, training programsAnalyzing product data, supporting product decisions

The Product Manager Apprentice role is designed for individuals starting their product management careers, focusing on learning and mentorship. In contrast, a Product Analyst primarily handles data analysis and market research to support product teams. Both roles are common in tech industries and often overlap in skills, but they serve different functions within product development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product manager apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Manager Apprentice, you need a foundational understanding of product development, analytical thinking, and basic business acumen, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira or Trello), basic data analysis, and agile development methodologies is typically expected. Strong communication, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset help apprentices stand out as they interact with cross-functional teams and learn on the job. These skills are crucial for effectively supporting product initiatives, learning quickly, and adding value to the product management process.

What can I expect in terms of mentorship and learning opportunities as a product manager apprentice?

As a Product Manager Apprentice, you can typically expect to work closely with experienced product managers who provide mentorship and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. You'll participate in cross-functional meetings, shadow product launches, and handle smaller projects to build hands-on experience. Many organizations offer structured training sessions, regular feedback, and opportunities to collaborate with engineers, designers, and marketing teams. This environment is designed to help you develop core product management skills and prepare for more advanced roles within the organization.

What is a product manager apprentice?

A Product Manager Apprentice is an entry-level professional who works under the guidance of experienced product managers to learn the fundamentals of product management. They assist in tasks such as market research, product development, and project coordination while gaining hands-on experience in the product lifecycle. The apprenticeship is designed to help individuals build the skills and knowledge needed to eventually become a full-fledged Product Manager.
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Apprentice Chocolate Maker

Dandelion Chocolate

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$26.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Location: 16th Street Factory
Job Title: Apprentice Chocolate Maker
Level: L2
Hours: Full-time, $26.25/hour
Department: Production Team
Report: Production Manager
Apprentice Chocolate Maker
About Us
Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in San Francisco's Mission District. We make chocolate from only two ingredients, cocoa beans and cane sugar, and travel to origins as often as we can to build good, trusting relationships with the producers who grow and ferment the beans we buy. We're always on the search for good cocoa beans, and now we're looking for an Apprentice Chocolate Maker to help our production team scale up and craft our single origin chocolate.
About You
You should love chocolate as much as we do, but you don't have to know everything - we'll teach you everything we know. After adequate shadowing and hands-on training, you will join our production team in their daily routine - roasting, cracking, sorting and winnowing cocoa beans, then tempering and molding chocolate bars. This is a physical job, but it's a labor of love. This is an opportunity to be part of the team working at our large factory on 16th Street where we are scaling up our processes and production, while striving to make some of the world's best chocolate.
You must be comfortable working with machinery and willing to go with the flow as processes change and develop and to work independently as well as with our team of chocolate makers. We prefer that candidates have worked in the food and beverage/culinary or manufacturing industry, as it helps with the pace and demands of this position. This full-time role starts at $26.25/hour with an increase after training. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn about chocolate, has a positive outlook, and likes to get their hands dirty.
Responsibilities
  • Production: Learning and performing all steps of chocolate making: sorting cocoa beans, roasting, winnowing, starting batches, refining and conching, tempering, grinding, and foiling, wrapping and labeling bars. Contribute towards our daily goals of sorting 550 kg of cocoa beans, roasting 8-10 roasts a day, tempering 7000 bars, and making sure we hit our target of 13+ conches a week. You can walk through the factory with a Senior Chocolate maker and be able to describe our processes and procedures per station and talk about how chocolate is made.
  • R&D and Quality: Tasting and evaluating chocolate bars for flavor and quality. You can tell if the flavor or consistency of a batch is slightly off. You can blindly tell where at least 7 chocolate bars country of origins are. You actively participate in Continuing Chocolate Education classes and stay curious about learning more about chocolate.
  • Sanitation & Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining our production facility, including machines. You assist in projects such as the washing of bar molds, bins, sweeping the floor, and using the bucket washer. You know how to operate all of our chocolate machines safely, and are familiar with all of our machine SOPs and order of procedures.
  • Team: Work with the team to hit our daily production goals. You have a positive attitude even when things don't always go as planned and your team wants to work with you again and again.
  • Guest facing: While this role does not require leading tours, we frequently have tour groups coming through to visit the factory, crews filming, and many curious guests around the factory. Be a welcoming presence at the factory while being mindful of safety.
  • Other tasks as necessary. You stay curious and ask lots of questions, you are always willing to help and see projects through.

Requirements
  • Weekend availability: Available from 7:30am-4pm, with one weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday).
  • Positive outlook: Even among shifting priorities or broken machines, you are able to keep a healthy perspective and remain positive.
  • Kitchen know-how: Prior experience working in a commercial kitchen or production facility preferred, especially with a team. Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
  • Physical aptitude: This position requires that you be moving on your feet for most of the day and to occasionally lift objects up to 50-pounds. Must be able to stand, bend, squat, and use hands for tasks requiring both fine and gross motor skills.

Benefits
The benefits and perks continue beyond a robust chocolate education. Dandelion Chocolate constantly invests in our people and culture. All team members receive heavily subsidized medical, vision, and dental benefits as well as the option to enroll in our 401k program. All team members receive paid vacation time, holiday pay, and paid sick time. In addition, our team members enjoy commuter benefits, FSAs, chocolate tasting opportunities, and a range of opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
How to Apply
Dandelion is growing and we are invested in employees who take ownership over their role and are interested in contributing in a bigger way with us. If you are interested, we'd like to see your resume and a cover letter (optional) that includes a short description of your favorite food experience or influence. Keep in mind that we value passion, attitude, and hard work, so tell us what inspires you to want to join our production team.

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