Tacombi
Tacombi is a fast‑growing, omni‑channel consumer and retail brand committed to sharing Mexican food and culture through CPG products, hospitality experiences, community outreach and digital content worldwide.
Vista Hermosa is seeking a Director of Operations
to oversee production planning, co‑manufacturer management, supply chain, quality, logistics, and cross‑functional alignment across R&D, Finance, Sales, and Marketing. This role partners closely across each vertical to commercialise new products and continuously improve operational performance. The Director of Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Vista Hermosa.
Responsibilities
Co‑Manufacturing Strategy & Management
Identify, evaluate and onboard new co‑manufacturing partners aligned with product, cost, capacity and quality needs.
Own day‑to‑day co‑manufacturer relationships, scheduling, performance tracking, quality assurance and contract negotiations.
Develop and maintain production forecasts, run strategies and capacity plans.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, yields, efficiency and cost with partners.
Operations & Supply Chain Leadership
Build, scale and optimise operational processes across purchasing, inventory management, production, logistics and fulfilment.
Develop and maintain an integrated supply plan balancing demand forecasts, production constraints and financial targets.
Oversee sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials and packaging, ensuring competitive pricing and supply reliability.
Implement KPIs and dashboards to measure operational performance and guide decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D on commercialisation, product specs, trials and scalability assessments.
Work closely with Sales on demand planning, inventory exposure, retailer launches and service levels.
Collaborate with Finance on COGS modelling, budget planning, scenario analysis and cash‑flow impacts.
Ensure effective communication across the organisation regarding production timelines, risks and prioritisation.
Quality & Compliance
Lead food safety compliance, including documentation, certifications (SQF, GFSI, Organic, Kosher, etc.) and ingredient/packaging traceability.
Establish and maintain quality standards and processes across internal teams and co‑manufacturers.
Manage corrective action processes and continually improve quality KPIs.
Leadership & Team Development
Build and lead a high‑performing operations team as the company scales.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Champion operational excellence across the organisation.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Location New York, NY
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Vista Hermosa is seeking a Director of Operations
to oversee production planning, co‑manufacturer management, supply chain, quality, logistics, and cross‑functional alignment across R&D, Finance, Sales, and Marketing. This role partners closely across each vertical to commercialise new products and continuously improve operational performance. The Director of Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Vista Hermosa.
Responsibilities
Co‑Manufacturing Strategy & Management
Identify, evaluate and onboard new co‑manufacturing partners aligned with product, cost, capacity and quality needs.
Own day‑to‑day co‑manufacturer relationships, scheduling, performance tracking, quality assurance and contract negotiations.
Develop and maintain production forecasts, run strategies and capacity plans.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, yields, efficiency and cost with partners.
Operations & Supply Chain Leadership
Build, scale and optimise operational processes across purchasing, inventory management, production, logistics and fulfilment.
Develop and maintain an integrated supply plan balancing demand forecasts, production constraints and financial targets.
Oversee sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials and packaging, ensuring competitive pricing and supply reliability.
Implement KPIs and dashboards to measure operational performance and guide decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D on commercialisation, product specs, trials and scalability assessments.
Work closely with Sales on demand planning, inventory exposure, retailer launches and service levels.
Collaborate with Finance on COGS modelling, budget planning, scenario analysis and cash‑flow impacts.
Ensure effective communication across the organisation regarding production timelines, risks and prioritisation.
Quality & Compliance
Lead food safety compliance, including documentation, certifications (SQF, GFSI, Organic, Kosher, etc.) and ingredient/packaging traceability.
Establish and maintain quality standards and processes across internal teams and co‑manufacturers.
Manage corrective action processes and continually improve quality KPIs.
Leadership & Team Development
Build and lead a high‑performing operations team as the company scales.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Champion operational excellence across the organisation.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Location New York, NY
#J-18808-Ljbffr