The Company:

A dynamic start-up in a rapidly growing bio-based manufacturing sector in the B2B area that has recently launched its production operations in the United States with plans for further expansion.

The Role:

The General Manager of Operations will be responsible for successfully leading the organization, overseeing day-to-day activities, and ensuring the business thrives during its growth phase. Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of all business operations, ensuring smooth execution and efficiency
• Full responsibility for P&L and budget management, ensuring financial performance aligns with company goals
• Leadership of teams across functions, fostering motivation, integration, and a culture of growth and collaboration
• Strong project management skills with a focus on ensuring high-quality production processes, maintaining consistent output, and aligning operational activities with the company’s growth trajectory
• Ensuring profitability while aligning production capacity with sales growth and overall business expansion goals

The Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling operations, particularly in a start-up or high-growth environment, focused on driving business performance
• Strong background in P&L management, with the ability to drive profitability while maintaining cost control and aligning production with sales growth
• Experience in team leadership, motivating and developing employees across multiple functions while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Solid background in production and operations management, with hands-on project management experience to ensure high-quality production and efficient scaling of processes
• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability, excelling in a fast-paced start-up environment where processes are still being defined
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at navigating operational challenges and building long-term B2B relationships

Location: This position is based in Portland, Oregon, United States