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Nosh.com · 1 month ago

Director of Operations - Odara Functinal Beverage

Spring, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Nosh.com is launching a premium functional beverage brand, ODARA, in Houston, Texas in 2027. They are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to guide the production, supply chain, and go-to-market readiness, focusing on building the operational foundation and ensuring compliance and scalability.

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Responsibilities

Lead the operational setup for ODARA’s first production runs (2 SKUs)

Work directly with co-packers to negotiate MOQs, pricing, schedules, and quality standards

Coordinate with formulation labs to ensure production feasibility and ingredient sourcing

Oversee line trials, batching processes, carbonation levels, pH targets, and product consistency

Build and manage the full supply chain (ingredients, cans, ends, cartons, pallets)

Select and supervise suppliers, freight providers, and warehousing/3PL partners

Create efficient systems for demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management

Oversee QA/QC protocols, COAs, shelf-life testing, and product stability

Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, food safety standards, and labeling rules

Establish SOPs for manufacturing, recalls, sanitation, and documentation

Build scalable systems for growth from 100K+ units to 1M+

Create operational budgets, cost-per-unit models, and margin improvement plans

Assist with operational due diligence for investors and retail partners

Identify risks and implement strategies to reduce cost, waste, and operational failures

Qualification

CPG operations experienceSupply chain designRegulatory compliance knowledgeProduction managementCost modelingThrive in startupNetworking with suppliersExperience in functional beverages