About Us Honey Mamas is the Portland, Oregon-based maker of delicious, refrigerated fudge bars! Founded by Christy Goldsby at the Portland Farmers Market in 2013, Honey Mamas is now available in over 7,000 stores across the country. We have grown to become one of the fastest selling, top-ranked brands in our category. The brand has garnered national press recognition as a cult-favorite in Bon Appetit, Forbes, Refinery29, Healthline, Mens Health, Food planning,assigning,anddirectingwork;appraisingperformance;rewardinganddisciplining employees;addressing complaints and resolving problems. Key Responsibilities Provide inspired operational leadership and strategic direction to Honey Mamas manufacturing processes, ensuring our values of quality, creativity, and collaboration shine through in everything we make. Champion the mission, vision, and values of Honey Mamas through every operational decision and team interaction. Drive excellence in daily operations while maintaining the highest quality standards in a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable way. Partner closely with the CEO to bring our strategic plan to lifechampioning growth, innovation, and seamless execution across all aspects of operations. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and learning, ensuring Honey Mamas grows stronger, smarter, and more agile every day. Lead process improvement initiatives that energize teams, drive results, and make meaningful impactusing collaborative, data-driven methods. In the CEOs absence, confidently oversee all operational functions, ensuring that every process reflects Honey Mamas gold-standard of excellence. Integrate the organizations strategic goals into manufacturing operations, aligning people, processes, and performance toward shared success. Build a motivated, engaged, and high-performing team through coaching, collaboration, and recognition. Inspire innovation, embrace challenges, and foster a culture that celebrates learning and progress. Invest in the growth of your teammentoring future leaders and providing opportunities for advancement and skill-building. Develop and manage the manufacturing plan and associated budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals and long-term growth. Motivate and empower manufacturing leadership and staff to deliver outstanding performance, achieving excellence in both product and process. Foster high morale and an inclusive, positive workplace where people feel valued, inspired, and connected to a shared purpose. Coach and develop managers to reach their fullest potentialbuilding a bench of strong, confident leaders ready to take on tomorrows challenges. Provide forward-thinking leadership that maximizes quality, operational efficiency, and team responsiveness. Review financial and performance results regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement and celebrating wins. Oversee budgets, production plans, and resource utilization to ensure smooth operations and strategic growth. Evaluate and adapt manufacturing processes to stay on the leading edge of industry trends and innovations. Lead with integrity and respect, fostering positive relationships with employees, peers, and stakeholders alike. Promote safety, sustainability, and compliance as non-negotiable priorities across all operations. Communicate clearly, positively, and proactively building trust and alignment across the organization. Qualifications Bachelors degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field required. 810+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale production operations in a food, CPG, or similar regulated industry. Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, cost reductions, and quality initiatives. Experience managing budgets, production planning, and resource allocation at a strategic level. Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or Continuous Improvement methodologies. Proficient in ERP systems, manufacturing software, and performance analytics tools. Deep knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, HACCP).
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