Ready to scale a breakout snack brand from fast-growing to category-defining? Biena is looking for a transformational VP of Operations to lead the future of our supply chain and manufacturing strategy.

Biena Snacks

Biena is one of the fastest-growing brands in better-for-you snacking, pioneering the protein snack movement with award-winning Chickpea Snacks, and our new high-protein Crispy Edamame line. Distributed in 15,000+ stores including Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Costco, and Kroger, Biena Snacks are both delicious and truly nutritious.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to architect the next phase of our supply chain and operations engine as we scale rapidly across channels and product platforms.

The VP of Operations is responsible for the full operations lifecycle at Biena, from manufacturing and supply chain strategy to quality, inventory, S&OP, cost management, and commercialization of new products. This leader will build the systems, processes, partnerships, and team required to support Biena’s next wave of transformational growth. Serving as a key strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, this role sits at the center of Biena's next chapter.

Responsibilities:

Own Biena’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, capacity planning, and long-term manufacturing footprint.
Build and lead a high-performing Operations & Supply Chain team.
Implement scalable processes, tools, and systems that support multi-channel, multi-plant growth.
Manage and negotiate with contract manufacturers, packaging partners, and suppliers.
Ensure consistent product quality, service levels, safety, and cost compliance.
Evaluate and onboard new co-manufacturers to support innovation and redundancy.
Lead the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and supply capacity.
Oversee inventory management across finished goods, ingredients, and packaging.
Drive improved service levels, reduced stockouts, and optimized working capital.
Build and maintain a robust QA/QC framework to ensure every Biena product meets quality, sensory, nutritional, and food safety standards.
Oversee audits, compliance, and corrective action programs.
Own COGS and drive cost-engineering and margin-improvement initiatives.
Partner with Finance on inventory valuation, reporting, and operational KPIs.
Identify risks, cost savings, and structural efficiencies across the supply chain.
Lead operational commercialization for all innovation, from pilot to first production to national rollout.
Ensure supplier readiness, capacity planning, timelines, and documentation are in place.
Partner with R&D and Marketing to ensure products scale consistently and profitably.
Work closely with Sales on forecasted launches, retailer commitments, and channel-specific operational needs.

Who You Are

You are an exceptional operator who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments and can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. As an experience operations executive, you’ll model a culture of speed, continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Need to have passion/desire to work on emerging brands.

Qualifications:

10-15+ years of progressive experience in Operations/Supply Chain for a CPG business, ideally food or beverage.
Proven success managing contract manufacturers and scaling multi-site operations.
Deep experience with S&OP, forecasting, inventory management, and cost optimization.
Demonstrated track record commercializing new products in fast-growth environments.
Strong command of operational KPIs, financial levers, and ERP/Excel-based data analysis.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to travel 25-50% of the time, including onsite once a month.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonus
Equity / profit-interest participation
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Hybrid work flexibility
Plenty of delicious snacks