Senior Director of Operations

OLLY • San Francisco, CA

1d • $206,640 - $252,560 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Senior Director of Operations will lead our Contract Manufacturing, Procurement Operations, and Innovation functions for the Unilever Health & Wellbeing VMS Co-Op. This role is critical to scaling our operations, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving product innovation.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing, preferably within VMS, food, or CPG industries.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in gummy manufacturing or similar confectionery formats.
• Proven leadership in contract manufacturing and procurement operations.
• Experience managing innovation and product development teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing procurement contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A true team player who works cross-functionally to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and develop a resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain that is future-ready.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across contract manufacturing, procurement operations, and innovation.
• Oversee external manufacturing partnerships and manage relationships across Operations, QA, and Product Development teams.
• Ensure capacity planning, quality compliance, and cost optimization across all manufacturing partners.
• Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance across raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing services.
• Lead procurement operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and risk-mitigated supply.
• Collaborate with Corporate, Legal, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to bring new VMS products to market.
• Ensure operational readiness for innovation launches, including sourcing, manufacturing, and supply planning.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth, scalability, and margin improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and procurement.
• Monitor industry trends and bring forward-thinking solutions to enhance VMS operations.
• Collaborate closely with WBC (Corporate) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, compliance, and shared services support across operations and procurement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
• Free product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees