Creative Ops Manager

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

How You Will Have an Impact at Kinders : The Creative Ops Manger role will report to the Creative Services Director and will support the Creative Group by managing the flow of projects through Wrike and overseeing assets within Image Relay . This role ensures that projects are well-organized timelines are monitored and communication across cross-functional teams remains clear and consistent. By maintaining project workflows and managing the digital asset library this role enables the creative team to focus on producing high-quality work that supports business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Packaging Artwork Management :

• Lead and manage the end-to-end packaging artwork process ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Oversee the review and approval process for packaging artwork ensuring compliance with brand guidelines product requirements and print quality standards.
• Track first production samples for product imagery ensuring products are photographed and available in Image Relay.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Asset & System Management :

Communication & Risk Management :

Continuous Improvement :

What You Bring to the Table

5 years of hands-on project and / or creative management experience. Experience in CPG a plus but not required.

Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach).

Things About the Way We Work

Location & Travel

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS :

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE :

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE :

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS :

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Graphics Design,Copywritter,Creative concept,Advertising,Communication,Adobe Creative Suite,Autodesk,Art Direction,Flash,Flex,HTML,SEO,Fine art,Quarkxpress

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1