Operations Manager

Onsite requirement: four days a week near Goose Island.

• Own end-to-end order flow across the supply chain, from customer POs through production, fulfillment, and invoicing
• Ensuring accuracy, timing, and execution across distributors, retailers, and internal teams
• Manage inventory and materials planning in the ERP (Cin7), including raw materials tracking, lead times, reorders, and ensuring the right inventory levels without over-tying cash.
• Serve as a primary operational point of contact with distributors and retail partners (UNFI, KeHE, Costco, Walmart via RJW, and select direct retailers), including reviewing, adjusting, and confirming POs
• Coordinate with production facilities and co-mans, supporting order placement, material flow, and execution across multiple operating models (turnkey and partially managed).
• Oversee logistics and freight execution, including distributor pickups and managed freight when required, handling issues as they arise and navigating the inevitable chaos with confidence
• Support higher-level operational planning, including basic demand planning inputs, monthly COGS review through the ERP, and identifying outliers or issues that need correction
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities, from sourcing and supplier negotiations to packaging, materials, and operational processes

• Strong logistics and supply chain operator with hands-on experience managing ERP systems, distributor orders, inventory, and buyer communication
• Financially aware and detail-oriented, with an eye for inventory efficiency, cash flow impact, and cost optimization, not just ordering what the spreadsheet says, but understanding what actually makes sense