Vice President, Operations - Louisville, KY

The Vice President of Operations will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s manufacturing and supply chain operations, with a particular emphasis on third-party manufacturing and co-manufacturer  relationships.

This role drives cost-effective production, ensures product quality and compliance, and  champions continuous improvement across all operational processes.

This role is critical partner in scaling the  organization and aligning operational capabilities with long-term growth objectives.  Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a high-performing network of co-manufacturers and third-party production  partners.
• Negotiate contracts, define performance expectations, and ensure consistent output across multiple  manufacturing partners.
• Define and execute the company’s manufacturing strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance  operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated planning and seamless execution across  procurement, finance, and commercial teams.
• Ensure all manufacturing operations (internal and external) meet or exceed quality assurance, food  safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, OSHA, GMP).
• Ensuring cost effective freight / logistics and managing OTIF.
• Driving compliance with national and state-level registration and approvals.
• Lead change management initiatives to implement new systems and practices with minimal business  disruption.  Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (MBA  preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with significant exposure to third party / co-manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership in scaling production through external partners while maintaining cost, quality, and  service levels.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing contractual relationships with external  manufacturing partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Executive presence and strong business acumen Equity is paramount to a thriving organization and is core to Atomic Brands.

Our compensation is benchmarked against industry peers and determined relative to experience.

Eligible for group health, dental, vision, life, ad&d, short / long term disability, flex spending account, + voluntary coverages.

Benefits eligibility begins Day 1, so no waiting, worry, or gaps in coverage!

Atomic Brands is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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