Company Description
Other meat sticks follow the herd, we take the scenic route. These aren’t your grandfather’s meat sticks. Our original bone broth craft meat sticks are the first sticks EVER crafted with women’s wellness in mind. A woman-owned brand, we’re challenging the gas-station-snack stereotype by bringing collagen, clean protein and craftsmanship into the conversation. Singing Pastures is building on incredible momentum for its first to market craft meat sticks and we’re excited to welcome an experienced operations manager to lead and grow our supply chain.
Job Description
Singing Pastures is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to guide our production and supply chain systems to the next level. This position is responsible for ensuring that every part of our operation functions smoothly, from purchasing and manufacturing to inventory control and order fulfillment.
This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic planning and daily involvement. You will design systems that make our production more efficient, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs while maintaining our commitment to quality and integrity. You will collaborate with leadership across departments including Finance, Sales, and Marketing to align operational goals with company performance.
We are looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and building teams that take pride in their work.
What You’ll Get to Do
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production scheduling, logistics, and inventory management.
- Develop demand forecasts using sales trends, historical data, and input from sales and marketing teams to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Manage production yield data to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of materials and co-manufactured products.
- Collaborate with the CFO to align production plans with financial targets and sales forecasts.
- Monitor inventory health, reconcile physical counts with system data, and optimize stock levels across multiple locations.
- Coordinate trucking and logistics, ensuring timely movement of goods between processors, warehouses, and customers.
- Develop and refine SOPs for supply chain operations as the company scales.
- Support sales operations, including setting up new customer paperwork, managing PO flow, and coordinating order fulfillment.
- Implement data-driven reporting, leveraging metrics to track performance, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, planning, and production efficiency.
- Position description and responsibilities may vary depending on business needs.
Who You Are
You are a strong operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building systems that work. You understand how to connect production, logistics, and financial performance to support sustainable growth. You lead with a balance of structure and flexibility, and you are comfortable being both strategic and hands-on when needed.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field (advanced degree or certification such as APICS/CPIM is a plus).
· 5 or more years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management, preferably within food or consumer packaged goods.
· Experience managing production planning, purchasing, and logistics.
· Proficiency in using data and metrics to make informed decisions.
· Strong organizational and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
· Passion for building efficient processes and improving results over time.
What We Offer
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid Time Off
Location: Washington D.C. or Maryland Based; preference for candidates who can travel periodically to Maine or key production/warehousing sites. Potential for Hybrid Work.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Job Type: Full-time, salaried
Singing Pastures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
