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Director of Operations

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About the Company

Mitra-9 Brands are the creators of premium botanical beverage products that are changing the way people consume Kava and Kratom. We work tirelessly to create great-tasting, ready-to-drink beverages that harness the power of ancient botanicals. Our passion is to provide our customers with healthy, low-calorie functional beverages that can benefit them at any time of the day. Mitra-9 offers a variety of canned, kegged, and packaged award-winning products. Our goal is not only to provide our customers with the best and friendliest service possible but also to create unique products that exceed expectations.

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of production, fulfillment, and logistics to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can drive process improvements, manage cross-functional teams, and scale operations to meet business growth objectives. This role is ideal for a results-driven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimizing end-to-end operations to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Production Management: Oversee manufacturing and production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality control, and adherence to safety and compliance standards. Implement process improvements to optimize output and reduce waste.

· Fulfillment Operations: Lead order fulfillment strategies to enhance accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction. Ensure warehouse and inventory management systems are efficient and scalable.

· Logistics & Supply Chain: Develop and manage logistics operations, including inbound and outbound transportation, distribution, and vendor relationships. Optimize supply chain efficiency while minimizing costs and lead times.

· Operational Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement strategies to improve overall operations, reduce bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.

· Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams across production, fulfillment, and logistics. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

· Performance & KPI Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, cost savings, and service levels. Use data-driven insights to drive operational decisions.

· Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operational processes comply with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.

Qualifications:

· Proven experience in operations leadership, preferably in beverage, alternative markets, manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, or distribution industries.

· Strong expertise in production processes, warehouse management, logistics, and supply chain optimization.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving efficiency improvements.

· Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

· Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to drive performance and accountability.

  • · Proficiency in EKOS, ERP, WMS, and supply chain management software is a plus.