Operations Associate

June 8, 2026

About RYZE:RYZE is on a rocket ship. Our Production Planning team is a huge reason why — sitting at the center of operations and making data-led decisions that keep our supply chain in balance, our co-manufacturers running at pace, and our customers receiving exactly what they ordered, on time, every time. This role owns our promise of 100% product availability across D2C and retail. Through best-in-class planning, you'll strike the right balance between availability and wastage risk, translate demand signals into disciplined production schedules, hold our co-manufacturing partners to the highest standards, and build the analytical systems that give RYZE the visibility to scale with confidence.The Role:DELIVER ON THE CUSTOMER PROMISE· Maintain 100% product availability across D2C and retail channels through best-in-class production planning and forward stock coverage· Balance availability against wastage risk at every planning horizon — you own both sides of that equation· Provide accurate, timely reporting on product availability and forward stock coverage, with robust checks built in to eliminate surprisesCO-MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE· Own the weekly production review cadence across our co-manufacturing network — surface risks early, drive alignment, and follow through until issues are closed· Hold co-manufacturers accountable to schedules, service levels, and reporting requirements; build direct, collaborative relationships that raise the floor on operational performance· Own scrap tracking, yield analysis, and consumption reconciliation; establish KPI benchmarks and lead improvement plans where performance falls short· Troubleshoot root causes of operational issues across your sites — not just escalate, but diagnose and fixPRODUCTION PLANNING & SCHEDULING· Build and maintain rolling production schedules that translate demand forecasts into production orders, material requirements, and scheduling priorities· Coordinate with sourcing and materials teams to ensure ingredients and packaging are production-ready before every run — no last-minute surprises on the floor· Work with logistics to plan the outbound movement of finished goods efficiently, so stock is where it needs to be when it needs to be there· Assess capacity utilization across the network; identify constraints and redundancy gaps and bring clear recommendations to Operations leadershipANALYTICAL SYSTEMS & OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY· Build and maintain advanced Excel models that automate core manufacturing workflows — scheduling, attainment reporting, capacity planning, scrap tracking· Ensure all production-related transactions are accurately recorded in planning and finance systems; system accuracy is non-negotiable· Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, capacity improvements, and waste reduction across supply planning and execution· Champion best practices within the team — share knowledge, document processes, and drive continuous improvement across the functionBACKGROUND· 1–3 years of hands-on experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations within CPG, food & beverage, or a closely related category· You have done this before at a smaller company — and you have the track record to prove it. We want someone who has helped take a scrappy, fast-growing brand and built the operational backbone it needed to scale· Experience working across co-manufacturing networks, managing multiple production sites, and building planning processes from the ground up rather than inheriting themSKILLS· Excel or Google Sheets — you build structured, scalable models from scratch and use them to drive real decisions, not just track data· Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving: you spot patterns early, forecast with conviction, and know how to turn numbers into a clear recommendation· Resourceful and creative — you find solutions with what you have, improvise when the perfect tool doesn't exist, and move fast without sacrificing accuracy· Clear, direct communicator — you're comfortable holding co-manufacturers and internal partners accountable, and you know how to get things done across a lean teamWhat We Offer:

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