Operations Manager

What is Cirkul?

Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. It’s a new way to hydrate—so much so that 96% of customers say they drink more water with Cirkul!* With over 150 flavor options available without sugar or calories, Cirkul provides customers with a fully customizable, reusable water bottle and cartridge system. Since 2018, millions have dropped sugary soda and energy drinks, and turned up their plain boring water with Cirkul! A full range of products is available at DrinkCirkul.com, and Cirkul is also sold by Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and grocery stores nationwide.

*Based on a survey conducted with 3,258 Cirkul Customers

What is this role?

As the Operations Manager for Cirkul, you will play a key role in guiding the plant's operations team while ensuring safety, quality and production excellence. The OM will also be responsible for leading, coaching, developing and training.

What does an average day look like?

Driving Results: Manage and improve operational KPIs including safety, quality, production, cost, and staffing.

Taking Ownership: Oversee operations team with a focus on continuous improvement and growth mindset.

Making Decisions: Apply Cirkul's best practices while developing new best practices where needed.

Cultivating Relationships: Attract, retain, coach, develop and empower employees at all levels.

Instilling Trust: Develop and implement a world class culture and work systems.

Customer Focus: Ensure that Cirkul's safety, quality and production standards are being met to deliver a high-quality product to our customers every time.

What background should you have?

• Four year degree in a related, business or technical field such as business, operations management, engineering, or the equivalent in experience.

• 5+ years of operations leadership in a high velocity manufacturing environment with roles of increasing responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to make autonomous decisions with minimal guidance.

• Significant experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, autonomous maintenance and 5S implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex, operational programs.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Willing to work hard, stay until the job is complete, and demonstrate resilience.

• Have a positive attitude, willing to work with multiple levels of employees, and thrive in a fast paced environment.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience and market

• Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)

• Employee discounts on Cirkul products

• New corporate office space with great amenities

• Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry

• A culture that rewards results

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Please note: At this time, we will not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Cirkul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive, people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.