📝 Operations Lead, are you there?

Hey there! We're looking for an Operations Lead to help scale manufacturing operations for a growing food CPG company. If you have experience in the US food industry, are highly organized, and enjoy turning operational strategies into measurable improvements across manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain, keep reading!

🌎 100% Remote, with periodic travels
💵 Salary in USD
📍 LATAM – Reporting to the US
🕒 Full Time
🇬🇧 Fluent English required; US English proficiency is important

About our client 🤓

Our client is a growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) company in the food industry, specializing in date-based products and nut butters. As the business expands its manufacturing capabilities and product lines, the team is looking for an Operations Lead to strengthen its manufacturing partnerships, improve operational efficiency, and build the systems needed to support sustainable growth.

About Athyna 🙋🏻

Athyna is a Global Talent Platform, helping align world-class talent with the best employment opportunities across the globe.

We believe in the future of work. That's why we are a 100% globally distributed team across 5 continents. We believe in people, and we value freedom, integrity, quality, and sustainability.

We're proudly carbon neutral as an organization, and 5% of all revenue funds impact-driven startups and climate tech. We're very keen on social impact — we truly care about everyone on our team, and we want to make the world a better place for all of us.

In your day-to-day, you will 👇🏼

🏭 Manufacturing Operations & Partnerships

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and maintain close relationships with manufacturing partners, suppliers, and farmers.
Stay on top of production schedules, manufacturing capacity, inventory levels, and operational needs, working closely with the Demand Planner.
Identify and qualify new manufacturing partners and ingredient suppliers, particularly in Mexico, to support current and future product lines.
Visit manufacturing facilities periodically to assess operations, strengthen partnerships, and support implementation initiatives.

📊 Systems, Inventory & Supply Chain

Lead the implementation and rollout of the company's inventory management system, ensuring manufacturing partners and relevant vendors can use it effectively.
Coordinate with the Demand Planner and Logistics Coordinator on production planning, inbound and outbound logistics, and inventory visibility.
Improve operational processes, workflows, and collaboration across suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams.
Work with tools such as Shopify, ERP systems, and Crystal EDI to improve operational visibility and coordination.

⚙️ Operational Strategy & Scaling

Develop and execute strategies to increase manufacturing capacity, improve efficiency, and support business growth.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements across production, filling, packaging, and related operations.
Source and evaluate equipment and operational solutions, balancing potential impact, quality, and budget constraints.
Build a prioritized roadmap for equipment investments and automation, with clear expectations for capacity improvements and cost savings.

💰 Financial Performance & Team Leadership

Own the manufacturing and operations P&L, monitoring cost of goods sold (COGS) and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
Track operational performance and communicate progress, risks, and improvement opportunities to the founders.
Manage and support the Demand Planner, providing direction and ensuring planning, logistics, and vendor relationships remain organized and effective.
Partner directly with the CEO and co-founders to execute operational priorities and reduce their involvement in day-to-day manufacturing activities.

Skills you have 🚀

Proven experience in US consumer packaged goods (CPG), particularly food manufacturing.
Experience managing or scaling manufacturing operations and working directly with manufacturing partners, suppliers, or production teams.
Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, production scheduling, and supply chain coordination.
Experience implementing operational systems, inventory platforms, or ERP solutions and coordinating adoption with external partners.
Experience identifying process improvements that increase capacity, improve efficiency, or reduce operational costs.
Financial and analytical skills, including experience tracking manufacturing costs, COGS, budgets, or operational performance.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep stakeholders accountable.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work directly with founders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Fluent English, with strong proficiency communicating in US business environments.
Comfortable with periodic travels.

Skills that will make you stand out 💥

Experience working with Mexican food manufacturers, suppliers, farmers, or production facilities.
Experience implementing inventory systems or ERPs across multiple partners or locations.
Familiarity with Shopify, Crystal EDI, or similar supply chain and inventory tools.
Experience building an equipment investment roadmap or introducing automation within a manufacturing operation.
Experience sourcing and qualifying new manufacturing partners for existing or new product lines.
Spanish proficiency, especially for communicating with Mexican suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Experience building operational teams and processes within a startup or growing CPG business.

You’ll be entitled to 🙌🏼

🌴 12 days of PTO (Increase after 1 year)
💵 Salary in USD
🎄US holidays + Local Holidays
🕛 Flexible working hours
🚀 Great opportunities for career growth
🤗 Opportunity to work in an amazing environment