[Hiring] Production Specialist @RYZE

Role Description

The Production Specialist, New Formats serves as the primary liaison between RYZE and co-manufacturing partners for ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, non-powder product formats (gummies, chocolates, variety packs), and special project lines. Leveraging deep CPG manufacturing expertise, this role oversees end-to-end production operations, drives vendor accountability, and resolves technical issues on the floor. This role requires proactive project leadership, routine travel for on-site inspections, and the ability to manage complex, concurrent production workstreams.

• Co-Manufacturing Coordination
  • Manage day-to-day operations and partner relationships for RTD beverages and non-powder product lines (gummies, chocolates, variety packs, and low-volume specialty runs).
  • Lead weekly co-manufacturer meetings to monitor performance, evaluate production schedules, and proactively mitigate operational risks.
  • Conduct site visits to perform line audits, validate manufacturing processes, and strengthen partner relationships on the shop floor.
  • Facilitate onboarding for new co-manufacturers, overseeing pilot trials, initial production runs, and process validations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Quality to establish spec compliance, resolve quality holds, and manage corrective action plans across manufacturing facilities.
  • Collaborate with Innovation to translate new product requirements into operational manufacturing plans prior to production runs.
  • Coordinate material staging and outbound product shipments with Logistics to maintain continuous throughput.
• Inventory and Materials
  • Ensure partners report timely data on raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventory; lead efforts to reconcile stock discrepancies.
  • Align with Raw Material Planning to ensure full material availability ahead of scheduled production runs.
• Planning and Scheduling
  • Validate vendor schedules against internal planning models and communicate capacity constraints or disruptions immediately.
• Accounting Support
  • Assist Accounting with PO verification, invoice reconciliation, and documentation retrieval from co-man partners.

Qualifications

• Proven background in CPG manufacturing, specifically with RTD beverages and alternative product formats (gummies, chocolates, variety packs).
• Comfortable working on-site in factory settings and managing technical manufacturing workflows.
• Highly organized with a track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and keeping complex projects on schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage external partner relationships and escalate critical path issues internally.
• Hands-on experience using NetSuite, Slack, Claude, Planning Tools and Google Workspace.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Employee discounts on products.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.