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FoodStory Brands · 3 days ago

Vice President Operations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

FoodStory Brands is an award-winning incubator known for building disruptive food & beverage brands. The Vice President of Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence across all business divisions, with a focus on protein bars and functional snack products, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, project management, finance, and administration.

Brand MarketingFood and BeverageProduct Management

Responsibilities

Champion and cultivate FoodStory Brands’ culture and values across all departments

Develop and execute operational strategies focused on speed to market, scalability, efficiency, and profitability for protein bars and related products

Oversee protein bar production operations, ensuring excellence in quality, texture consistency, and nutritional integrity

Lead end-to-end supply chain functions including procurement of specialized ingredients (whey, plant proteins, nut butters), transportation, production planning, inventory management, and supplier/customer replenishment relationships

Ensure compliance with food safety standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP) and maintain audit readiness for certifications such as Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, and Organic

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across bar extrusion, enrobing, and packaging processes

Utilize automation and data systems to enhance operational performance and throughput for bar manufacturing lines

Manage commercialization of new protein bar SKUs and functional snack products, including branded, private label, and licensed offerings

Optimize existing programs in collaboration with co-packers, suppliers, warehouses, and carriers to ensure cost efficiency and operational excellence

Ensure timely execution of product launches from concept to shelf, maintaining high standards of customer service and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute strategic operational goals for protein bar category growth

Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, IT, Legal, HR, R&D, and Sales to align operations with broader business objectives

Develop and manage annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets at both division and brand levels

Establish and enforce operational policies, standards, and security protocols

Conduct regular team engagement activities including 1:1s, KPI reviews, onboarding, training, and career development planning

Approve staffing decisions, compensation adjustments, and time-off requests

Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies in protein bar manufacturing and operations management

Travel approximately 4-6 times per month

Qualification

Operations leadershipFood manufacturingSupply chain managementP&L managementData-driven decision-makingBar manufacturing systemsCross-functional team managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteERP systemsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

8–15 years in operations leadership, including 5+ years in food manufacturing and multi-site management with a focus on protein bars or snack category

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Business preferred

Strong business acumen, data-driven decision-making, and expertise in bar manufacturing systems and supply chain complexities for high-protein products

Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and complex operational systems

Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management

Demonstrated success in co-packer and supply chain management for protein bars and functional snacks

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems