Vice President, Operations - Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

Full Time

Executive

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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