Production Specialist – New Formats

RYZE

. Serve as the primary liaison between RYZE and co-manufacturing partners for RTD beverages, non-powder product formats, and special project lines .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing co-manufacturer relationships and operational workflows for RTD beverages and non-powder product formats. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving production efficiency.

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CPG Manufacturing ExperienceRTD Beverages KnowledgeNetSuite ProficiencyCross-Functional Project ManagementInterpersonal Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingQuality Compliance ManagementInventory ReconciliationProcess ValidationOperational Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedStrong Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteSlackClaudePlanning ToolsGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

RTD BeveragesNon-Powder Product FormatsCo-ManufacturingSite AuditsMaterial Staging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison between RYZE and co-manufacturing partners for RTD beverages, non-powder product formats, and special project lines
Manage day-to-day operations and partner relationships for RTD beverages and non-powder product lines
Lead weekly co-manufacturer meetings to monitor performance, evaluate production schedules, and mitigate operational risks
Conduct site visits to perform line audits, validate manufacturing processes, and strengthen partner relationships
Facilitate onboarding for new co-manufacturers, including pilot trials, initial production runs, and process validations
Partner with Quality to establish spec compliance, resolve quality holds, and manage corrective action plans
Collaborate with Innovation to translate new product requirements into operational manufacturing plans
Coordinate material staging and outbound product shipments with Logistics
Ensure timely reporting of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventory; reconcile stock discrepancies
Align with Raw Material Planning to ensure material availability before scheduled production runs
Validate vendor schedules against internal planning models and communicate capacity constraints or disruptions
Assist Accounting with PO verification, invoice reconciliation, and documentation retrieval

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to manage complex, concurrent production workstreams
Willingness to travel routinely for on-site inspections

Benefits

Comp & perks

Routine travel for on-site inspections
Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, fast-moving team
Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Innovation, Logistics, Raw Material Planning, and Accounting teams