Senior Director of Operations

OLLY • San Francisco, CA

3d • $206,640 - $252,560 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY. 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
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

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