Director of Operations

Overview

A fast-scaling natural foods business with category leadership is hiring a Director of Operations to own the full supply chain from planning through procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. This is a senior leadership role with direct responsibility for creating repeatable, scalable operating systems that can support expansion across retail, eCommerce, distributor, and marketplace channels.

The organization already has a strong market position and is in a phase of meaningful growth. The right person will be comfortable operating hands-on while also shaping strategy, building infrastructure, and improving execution across the business.

Important note

This position is not with ForceBrands.

Responsibilities

• Direct all supply chain operations, covering planning, buying, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Strengthen and manage the S&OP cycle, demand and inventory planning, forecasting, and supply coordination.
• Own supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and lead purchasing strategy.
• Oversee in-house production as well as relationships with co-manufacturing partners.
• Improve the use of ERP systems, MRP planning, and core operating workflows.
• Manage warehousing, order fulfillment, shipping, and customer delivery performance.
• Build, guide, and develop an expanding operations team.
• Reduce costs, raise service levels, and create systems that can scale with growth.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, Quality, and Marketing teams.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of leadership experience in operations or supply chain roles within CPG, food, or a similar industry.
• Background spanning manufacturing, procurement, planning, and logistics.
• Strong command of forecasting, inventory control, and S&OP.
• Experience managing co-packers, 3PL providers, and overseas suppliers.
• Understanding of retail and distributor supply chains, including large national accounts.
• Proven negotiation ability, analytical thinking, and leadership capability.
• Track record of succeeding in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.

Perks

• Opportunity to lead operations for a growing, category-leading consumer brand.
• High visibility and close collaboration with executive leadership.
• A chance to build and formalize operations during a major growth phase.
• Broad ownership across the entire supply chain function.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential and possible equity participation.

Additional information

Location: Asheville, NC; this role is onsite.

Employment type: full-time.

No vacancy count, salary amount, start date, application deadline, or duration was provided.

The listing did not specify eligibility details or education requirements.