We are a pet product manufacturer based in the Midwest that specializes in providing solution-based products to our customers. With a cutting and sewing plant, as well as a filling plant, we are equipped to handle large-scale production of dog beds, collars, and other products for various companies.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is committed to ensuring operational excellence across the organization. As we continue to scale, we need an experienced manufacturing manager to guide us through this phase.

As a smaller company, we are looking for the right fit and are prepared to offer a compensation package that includes an equity piece and a potential path to CEO as we are needing someone missional focused with an eye for the upside. If you are purely driven by starting yearly comp this might not be the fit.

Our ideal candidate should be someone who is interested in taking ownership of a piece of the company and sees the potential for significant upside. We are looking for someone missional who wants to build awesome stuff.

The successful candidate must have experience running a cut-and-sew factory, or have a strong emphasis on manufacturing. You must also be located in or willing to relocate to our home office in Wichita, KS.

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for advising the CEO on key operational insights and coaching employees. You will be responsible for establishing systems and processes to ensure the timely manufacturing and delivery of our products to our clients and end consumers.

Key responsibilities will include producing an annual operation forecasting report and strategy, implementing processes to improve efficiency and the bottom line, overseeing and evaluating day-to-day operations, identifying new market opportunities, and presenting operational strategy recommendations to the CEO. Improving plant performance. Generally, running the day-to-day operations of the business.

To qualify for this role, you should have at least 5 years of executive experience, operations, manufacturing, strategic planning and business development experience, strong written, verbal and presentation skills, as well as strong leadership and organizational skills.

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for operational excellence and are looking for an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key piece of a growing company, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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