Company Name: Earth.Brands {https://www.earthstore.com/}
Role Type: Full-Time, On Site
Location: Olathe, KS (On-site)
Salary / Hourly Rate: $90,000 - 100,000 (depending on experience plus potential equity)
Benefits: They typically do not provide a standard benefits package; instead, they can adjust compensation to meet individual needs. They also offer strong equity opportunities for those who want to grow with them and share in their success.
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Responsibilities: Oversee all daily operations, including logistics, production, inventory, and vendor relationships, Develop SOPs and optimize workflows to reduce costs and boost efficiency, Lead and mentor an operations team, fostering a high-performance culture, Collaborate with finance and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, Ensure operational scalability as the company rapidly grows
Qualifications: 5+ years in operations management, ideally in logistics/manufacturing (startup experience a plus), Proven track record of scaling operations under resource constraints, Strong leadership and team-building skills, Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.), Passion for sustainability and willingness to take a hands-on approach
Minimum Requirements: Candidate has to be within commutable distance - no relocation available,Candidate has to be an early career professional,Candidate must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
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Interview Process: Initial Phone Screen (30 mins): Discuss background, alignment with startup culture, and basic ops experience., Team Interview (1–2 hours): Meet with founders and key department leads; deep dive into strategic approaches for scaling operations., Final Executive Interview (30 mins): Conversation with a senior leader to confirm cultural fit, vision alignment, and final Q&A.
Day to day: Oversee operational tasks, including production scheduling and logistics coordination, Monitor KPIs, budgets, and strategic projects, Lead cross-functional initiatives for continuous improvement in a dynamic startup setting
Challenges: Managing limited resources while scaling quickly, Maintaining operational excellence in a rapidly changing environment, Balancing cost-effectiveness with sustainability goals
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the CEO/Founder
Team: Small, agile operations group (Logistics, Production, Warehouse), Cross-functional collaboration with finance, R&D, and leadership
Growth: Potential to evolve into a broader executive role as the company expands, Significant opportunity to shape operational strategy and culture
Ideal Candidate Profile: Entrepreneurial mindset, thrives on building processes from scratch, Skilled in leadership, cross-functional communication, and data-driven decision-making, Committed to sustainability and mission-driven work
Companies to source from: Dart Container (Red Solo Cup), Berry Global, Amcor (plastics and packaging operations), PepsiCo, Coca-Cola (large-scale beverage supply chain and high-volume manufacturing), Eco-Products, TerraCycle (sustainability-focused packaging or supply chain), Amazon Operations, Walmart Distribution (high-volume, process-driven environments), 3PLs (XPO, C.H. Robinson, TQL) (complex logistics, multi-client ops), Mid-sized manufacturing or supply chain startups with rapid growth
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