Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Arden's Garden | Atlanta, Georgia | Full-time, On-site

About Arden's Garden

Since 1995, Arden's Garden has been on a mission to bring good health to all. Today, we operate 19 retail locations, manufacture our own products, and distribute through thousands of grocery stores, including Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.

We're a growing, entrepreneurial company looking for an exceptional leader to help take us to the next level.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Operations to lead our retail and manufacturing operations. You'll lead and develop our experienced operational leadership team, strengthen accountability, improve profitability, and build the systems that support our growth.

A major part of this role is leading our push to bring AI and modern tools into every part of the business. We're looking for someone who sees how technology can take us to the next level and makes it happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our effort to bring AI, automation, and data into the business, in areas like demand forecasting, labor scheduling, inventory and ordering, production planning, and real-time reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop our retail and manufacturing leadership teams.
• Drive operational excellence, efficiency and profitability across the business.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations and accountability.
• Identify challenges, develop solutions and ensure successful execution.
• Improve processes, systems and communication across departments.
• Manage operational budgets, performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with the COO and senior leadership to execute company strategy and support growth.

In Your First Year, You'll

• Identify our highest-value opportunities for AI and launch at least three tools, such as forecasting, scheduling, or automated reporting, that measurably save time, cut costs, or improve decisions.
• Help our teams adopt and use these tools day-to-day.
• Strengthen financial accountability and improve profitability across retail and manufacturing.
• Reduce waste and bring labor costs in line with targets.
• Develop your leaders and prepare them for bigger roles.

Growth Opportunity

This is a high-impact position with significant autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a growing company. The Director of Operations reports to the COO and works closely with our senior leadership team. For the right person, there is tremendous potential to advance into a senior executive leadership role.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation, performance-based bonus and benefits.

We're looking for someone who sees what needs to be done, figures out how to do it, and makes it happen, while inspiring others to do the same!

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of operations leadership, including 3+ years leading managers.
• Proven success leading complex operations and delivering measurable results.
• A track record of implementing technology and AI tools, assisting teams with adoption, and transforming how the business runs.
• A self-motivated, resourceful problem solver who thinks independently, takes ownership, and consistently follows through.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated success developing leaders, delegating effectively, and building accountable teams.
• Strong financial acumen and experience building and improving systems and processes.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization.
• Experience in multi-unit retail or manufacturing is highly valued; food and beverage experience is strongly preferred.
• A genuine connection to our mission of good health for all.