VP, Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high‑protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct‑to‑consumer, and we’re now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy.

We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in‑house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly into the R&D process, an initiative where we were first‑to‑market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.

This is an exciting stage — we are emerging as a significant omni‑channel brand and launching new products to capture significant market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there. Every teammate here has equity because we’re building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you’re excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.

We are not accepting candidates from third‑party recruiters or agencies for this role — direct applicants only.

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations will hold executive leadership and oversight for all strategic and tactical functions across Production, Fulfillment, Warehousing and Distribution, and Maintenance. This individual will design, lead, and execute operational strategies that strengthen infrastructure, ensure excellence across departments, and support sustainable growth.

The VP of Manufacturing Operations establishes and maintains company‑wide operational objectives, policies, programs, and practices to ensure the company continues to operate with a sound, scalable, and efficient business foundation. This role partners closely with the COO and the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and company‑wide efficiency.

• Partner with the COO and leadership team to develop and assess organizational performance against annual budgets and long‑term strategies.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, the operating model, and execution of operations.
• Formulate short- and long‑term operational objectives in key areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, and new product integration — ensuring alignment with company vision.
• Lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Develop and enhance tools and systems that provide key operational insights and actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Oversee plant resources to optimize profitability and improve utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Partner with the Safety Manager to implement and enforce safety guidelines, SOPs, and OSHA compliance, fostering a proactive and safe workplace.
• Provide leadership, direction, and growth opportunities to direct reports and department teams, promoting accountability and professional development.
• Ensure that all operations maintain compliance with company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements including food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Production, Fulfillment, and Maintenance leadership to drive alignment and ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Lead strategic planning for staffing, capacity, equipment maintenance, and preventative programs to ensure consistent performance and readiness.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage cost of goods sold (COGS), identify cost reduction opportunities, and support margin improvement.
• Build and foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and excellence throughout the operations organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership within manufacturing or CPG environments.
• Proven…