Operations Associate

Position Summary

This role is currently available with two different emphases depending on your interests and talents.

• Operations with a supply chain focus is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the tasks and functions required to ship orders on hand, by identifying problems in incoming materials, production schedule, and manufacturing execution.
• Operations with a sales and marketing focus is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the tasks and functions required to drive revenue growth, by identifying problems in the marketplace, developing hypotheses, and launching products.

Day to day activities involve
1) communicating with customers and vendors and
2) assisting with new and existing 180

Snacks branded and private label products. This position has responsibility for leading project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, enforcing accountability and developing/maintaining timelines to ensure timely completion of projects/tasks. This Position will work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and contractors to deliver safe and consistent products to our customers in the timeframe required.

• Communicate with customers and vendors through email in order to keep projects on track with key customers and vendors.
• Create and generate financial analysis of deals to ensure profitability and find a solution for the customer.
• Monitor and control project work identifying and quantifying variances to timelines and budgets and communicating regularly with all stakeholders.
• Run and/or participate in commercialization meetings, ensuring project decisions are made efficiently and documented.
• Work collaboratively with R&D for the development of prototypes and scheduling of plant trials as needed for projects.
• Work collaboratively with Design for the development of prototypes and scheduling of plant trials as needed for projects.
• Employ effective interpersonal time and resource management skills to complete projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise for the projects managed.
• Initiate new item setups in Deacom ERP, including BOM setup/maintenance.
• Assist in SKU maintenance (discontinued items, Deacom clean up, Organic, Non‑GMO, Kosher, etc.).
• Review/approve internal product specifications.
• Complete customer forms as required for project initiation/completion.
• Initiate and complete packaging/graphics projects.

• Strong time management, planning and prioritization skills.
• Competent Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with excellent client facing skills (external) and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization (internal).
• Ability to work with and build effective relationships with sales, plants, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to learn our business, be a team player and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem solving/decision‑making skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical capabilities.
• Good general understanding of business and financial principles.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct.
• Ability to lead a team and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.

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