Interim Head of Operations

Interim Head of Operations About the Company Emerging manufacturing platform specialized in making customized promotional products IndustryApparel & Fashion TypePrivately Held, VC-backed Founded2014 Employees51-200 Funding$11-$25 million Categories E-commerceB2CConsumer StaplesApparel & FootwearAirsoftBasketballBicyclesCaliforniaChina InternetCustom RetailFashionGunsManufacturingMass CustomizationMathNew York StateOlympicsPro CyclingReal EstateRowingSailingSoftwareAmerica's CupBeerLos AngelesMilitarySwimmingWalking Specialties custom patchescustom shirtscustom woven labelscustom productsdigitizingvector artcustom capsembroiderycustom lapel pinscustom hang tagscustom tiesmanufacturingcloud supply chainfactory sourcingon demand manufacturingcustom product manufacturingaccessories sourcingaccessories manufacturingaccessories supply chaincustom socksand merchandise manufacturing Business Classifications E-CommerceB2C About the Role The Company is in search of a visionary Head of Operations to join their team. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of revolutionizing the global supply chain, with a focus on building and optimizing a factory network and manufacturing process that sets new industry standards. This role is not for a traditional manager, but for an operational architect who approaches operations as an engineering problem, leveraging AI, automation, and modern tools to scale throughput. The Head of Operations will be responsible for upholding the company's core manufacturing principles, acting as a cross-functional engine to enable the business, and leading global teams to ensure a culture of excellence and high-velocity output. Applicants for the Head of Operations position at the company should be tech-enabled operators, systems thinkers, highly analytical, and experienced in operational leadership, particularly within high-growth startups, e-commerce platforms, or tech-forward supply chain companies. The role requires a candidate with a background at the intersection of complex physical operations and modern technology, who is adept at using data and AI to drive operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will be a cross-functional powerhouse, capable of speaking the language of diverse teams and bringing them together to execute a unified vision. Key traits include raw intelligence, problem-solving skills, extreme ownership, and the ability to rapidly adapt in a fast-moving environment. Hiring Manager TitleCEO Functions Operations