Senior Operations Lead at Herbal Goodness optimizing CPG operations and ensuring compliance for FDA and cGMP standards. Providing strategic leadership and fostering company growth in McKinney, Texas.
Responsibilities
Serve as the CEO's right-hand operations lead, providing leadership as needed.
Participate in setting Short, Medium, and Long-Term company goals and strategy planning.
Drive the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) execution, ensuring accountability and traction across the organization.
Partner with the CEO to position the business for a high-multiple exit within 5-7 years.
Lead initiatives to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) by 10-15% and optimize the cost structure to target gross margins.
Lead the setup, growth, and operations of our liquid and tea production lines at the new Eldorado facility.
Oversee facility optimization and growth to maximize efficiency.
Drive FDA/DSHS compliance and ensure the facility meets compliance for NSF, SQF, cGMP, and Organic certifications.
Oversee the continued integration of our ERP system across manufacturing, warehousing, and fulfillment.
Execute strategies to increase inventory turns and improve cash flow.
Lead demand forecasting to eliminate Out-of-Stocks while managing product discontinuation and scrap execution.
Manage relationships with COA-verified organic suppliers to ensure quality and price stability.
Oversee all D2C (Shopify, Amazon) and B2B fulfillment, achieving shipping standards and freight efficiencies.
Hire, train, and manage remote team leads and on-site warehouse/manufacturing staff.
Develop and drive team KPIs and "Rocks," ensuring alignment with the broader company strategy.
Requirements
7-10+ years in Operations Leadership within the CPG, Dietary Supplement, or Food & Beverage industry.
Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111, cGMP, and organic certification requirements.
You have been through audits before.
You understand P&L, COGS, Gross Margin, and Cash Flow.
You make decisions based on data, not gut feeling.
You aren't just maintaining a machine; you are building one.
You are comfortable with the chaos of a facility build-out and the structure of a small business with a growth-minded strategy.
Benefits
10% of profits to support girls' education in Africa
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