OLLY PBC · 4 hours ago
Senior Director of Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$207K/yr - $253K/yr
15+ years expOLLY is part of the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast-growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements space. The Senior Director of Operations will lead critical functions in Contract Manufacturing, Procurement Operations, and Innovation, focusing on scaling operations and driving product innovation.
FitnessFood and BeverageHealth CareManufacturingWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and develop a resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain that is future-ready
Lead and develop a high-performing team across contract manufacturing, procurement operations, and innovation
Oversee external manufacturing partnerships and manage relationships across Operations, QA, and Product Development teams
Ensure capacity planning, quality compliance, and cost optimization across all manufacturing partners
Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance across raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing services
Lead procurement operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and risk-mitigated supply
Collaborate with Corporate, Legal, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with company policies and risk tolerance
Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to bring new VMS products to market
Ensure operational readiness for innovation launches, including sourcing, manufacturing, and supply planning
Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth, scalability, and margin improvement
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and procurement
Monitor industry trends and bring forward-thinking solutions to enhance VMS operations
Collaborate closely with WBC (Corporate) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, compliance, and shared services support across operations and procurement
Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing, preferably within VMS, food, or CPG industries
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Extensive experience in gummy manufacturing or similar confectionery formats
Proven leadership in contract manufacturing and procurement operations
Experience managing innovation and product development teams
Demonstrated expertise in managing procurement contracts and vendor negotiations
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
A true team player who works cross-functionally to achieve results
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
Annual Bonus
401(k) plan with Employer Match
Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
Free product
And much more!
Company
OLLY PBC
OLLY is a maker of premium nutrition and wellness products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Serena Ventures
2019-04-18Acquired
2016-06-09Series B
2014-09-04Series Unknown· $6M
Leadership Team
Hanneke Willenborg
Chief Executive Officer
Gerry Chesser
COO & Acting CFO
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