Chief Operating Officer COO VP Operations

Chief Operating Officer / VP Operations

Fast-growth consumer health & natural wellness brand, is seeking an A-Player Chief Operating Officer / VP Operations to partner with the CEO and leadership team in building scale, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture.

This confidential search is managed exclusively by Jonathan Pearson, CEO of BluZinc, a boutique executive search partner trusted by founder-led and investor-backed companies in health, wellness, fitness, supplements, consumer products, and digital commerce.

The COO/VP Operations will own the end-to-end operating model, ensuring the company is built to scale, with robust processes, systems, and people strategies. This is both a strategic and hands-on role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfilment in an FDA certified / GMP facility
• Oversee finance, HR, technology, and compliance to ensure smooth operations.
• Create operational systems that support double-double growth in revenue and profit.
• Drive accountability, performance metrics, and dashboards across departments.
• Partner with the CEO to execute vision, manage risk, and sustain profitable growth.
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.

The Candidate – BluZinc A-Player Profile:

• 7–15 years' proven experience as COO, VP Ops, General Manager, or equivalent in consumer goods, health, wellness, supplements, natural products.
• Track record of scaling one or more business through $10MM to $20MM to $40MM to $80MM revenues ideally
• Skilled in people leadership, process optimization, and technology enablement.
• Data-driven, strategic thinker, with strong financial and operational acumen.
• Adept at balancing founder vision with operational discipline.
• Tenure of 3–7+ years per role in prior leadership positions (not a job hopper).
• Must reside within 1 hour of Grand Junction, CO or be willing to relocate.

Why Join:

• Work directly with a visionary CEO and founder in a mission-driven category.
• Be the operational architect behind a high-growth, values-driven business.
• Attractive compensation package with long-term upside.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate.