Remote Senior Director of Operations

Summary

Join Olipop as Sr Director of Operations to lead and develop Logistics, Customer Service, and Co-Manufacturing activities. This role will oversee a growing team, lead process improvements, and drive operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate has 12-15 years of experience in the beverage/CPG industry, leadership skills, and strategic thinking.

Requirements

• 12-15 years of experience in an applicable role within the beverage/CPG
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contacts
• Leadership skills and presence that include the ability to drive innovative business improvements, balance short- and long-term priorities, deliver results, import and export good ideas, develop and inspire others, and lead with integrity
• Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking with multi year planning experience
• Experience managing multiple co-pack/repack partners in the food and beverage industry
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage implementation and execution, along with an ability to analyze data and identify root causes
• Must have a collaborative style and an ability to persuade, motivate in all directions within the organization – to sell up, to motivate down, and to cross sell to peers is essential to success
• Strong analytical skills with advanced MS Excel skills is a
• Experience with NetSuite systems or any other ERP system strongly

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Logistics, Customer Service, and Co-Manufacturing activities for Olipop
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Planning, Quality, Sales, Finance/FP&A, and Marketing to lead process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
• Assess the current supply chain layout, identify opportunities, and recommend permanent solutions to support improved COGS and increased volumes as the business continues to scale to $1B
• Maintain strategic partnerships with existing co-mans and ensure future capacity needs are met
• Build and implement supply chain strategies based on current and future direction
• Develop/train supply chain team, make staffing recommendations, and support ability to bring on new systems and tools to drive best in class service
• Support supply chain team through new product development and SKU rationalization
• Analyze SKU efficiency and closely communicate with Finance and Planning teams to understand its financial / operational impact
• Lead and support Logistics Functions and partner with 3rd party providers (3PL DCs, transportation carriers) to deliver growth, service, customer service and cost initiatives
• Highly skilled in communication, can manage complex situations, and leadership in problem solving
• Ideate and implement robust productivity and sustainability programs