WAREHOUSE & PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

We're looking for someone who leads by example. First on the floor, last to leave. Someone who takes pride in what they build , holds themselves and their team to a high standard, and lifts the people around them when things get tough. Hardworking, resourceful, a natural problem-solver. The kind of person we'd want to build a business with—because that's exactly where this leads. For the right person, this could mean stepping into a CEO or COO role at Leiluna Labs.

ABOUT LEILUNA LABS

Leiluna Labs is a boutique manufacturing facility in Tampa, FL, specializing in high-quality health and wellness products: dietary supplements and cosmetics. We produce for our own portfolio of health & wellness brands as part of the NOVAEO EcoSystem, a growing network of entrepreneur-led businesses. We run a small, tight-knit team of 4 to 9 people plus leadership. The culture is casual and personable, but productive and highly committed. We get things done without corporate masks.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role starts with an hourly wage, but it's designed to evolve: PHASE 1: "

PERSONAL GROWTH MODE

" (Wage + Overtime) Starting hourly rate with pre-approved overtime up to 70 hours/week At $18/hr with full

OT:

roughly $79,000/year At $21/hr with full

OT:

almost $100,000/year A significant portion of overtime pay is tax-free under current law Frequent small raises that compound, especially at 1.5x OT See our No Tax On Overtime earnings table: https://imgur.com/a/BWfSir3 PHASE 2: "

TAKING THE REINS

" (Salary Transition) Autonomously manages Leiluna Lab's warehouse operations Hit growing unit targets month over month Bring in new machinery for new product lines Keep up with demand as clients and brands scale

Timeline:

3-9 months, at your pace Transition to fixed salary plus bonuses, benefits, and profit share Salary matches or beats your current wage + OT, but with fewer hours (45-60hrs) No income plateau, no cap PHASE 3: "

EQUITY PATH

" (Business Partnership) Once sustained autonomous management is proven through a period of real business growth Clear 12-month roadmap to becoming an equity-holding business partner Real ownership in a growing business

YOUR ROLE

You will: Run day-to-day production: powder filling, liquid filling, order fulfillment, receiving, dispatch Manage inventory and warehouse layout, optimizing as we grow Troubleshoot and maintain equipment (filling machines, heat sealers, labelers, HVAC systems) Lead, train, and hold the production team accountable to performance standards Develop associates into Shift Leaders, PICs (Persons In Charge), and Mentors Champion team morale and positivity—foster an environment where people are focused, motivated, and proud Set up new machinery as we scale into blending, capsules, and new product types Scale production capacity as we take on new private-label clients, 3PL partnerships, and inventory management services Work alongside leadership to continuously introduce and scale AI into our facility and operations Embrace a mindset of continuous evolution and improvement

Note:

You don't need to be a robotics technician, but utilizing AI to troubleshoot and repair is valuable.

WHO YOU ARE A

critical thinker who proposes solutions and executes, whether the answer is in the book or not An excellent communicator—comfortable with Google Chat, Google Meet, recorded video/audio, and various tech tools Emotionally grounded—when setbacks happen, you keep the team focused and moving forward Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and you're juggling multiple things Proud of your work—you'd show our products to friends and family without hesitation Curious about technology and interested in how to apply it to operations

HOW WE WORK

Leadership is mostly remote but accessible during Phase 1. On-site, you're the leader. Your day-to-day support comes from an experienced remote team available live throughout every warehouse shift via Zoom, accessed through multiple iPad stations on the floor.

YOUR REMOTE TEAM

Industrial Engineer (Philippines) Remote Operations Specialist—handles all administrative duties done remotely Remote Quality, Compliance Manager—highly experienced in

FDA & USDA

compliance Remote Data Analyst—helps turn rough data into reports and analytics Our philosophy: If a task can be done remotely, it should be done remotely. We think creatively about what actually needs to happen in person.

TECHNOLOGY & AI

We build our systems and solve problems with technology at the center. Communicate daily with the remote team through Google Chat, Google Meet, recorded videos, and audio Work with database and ERP tools like Baserow, Google Workspace, and ShipStation Use AI as a real tool, not a gimmick —for diagnosing machine issues, researching questions, optimizing processes Collaborate with our tech team to connect floor operations with digital systems You don't need to know how to code, but you should share our mindset that technology is the future In the near future: We're testing smart glasses with camera, microphone, and speaker so remote team members and AI agents can see what you see and communicate in real-time for material picking, quality checks, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization.

YOUR FIRST MONTHS

Expect a fast-paced onboarding: Work the production lines alongside your team, learning every role by doing it Train with current team members and remote leadership Learn our systems (they're already built—you're being trained, not building from scratch)

Goal:

autonomy. The less you need leadership for problem-solving, the more value you're creating Timeline is up to you: could be 3 months, could be 9 Once there, we shift focus to scaling: higher capacity, new product types, new machinery, growing the business together

BENEFITS & PERKS

Generous paid time off after your first 12 months Free health & wellness products (we make around 100 SKUs and counting) Team meals program with private chef-prepared meals (once team hits performance goals) Health insurance available Fully air-conditioned warehouse environment Free Entrepreneurship & AI Mentorship Mastermind ($2,500/month value) Access to the NOVAEO entrepreneur ecosystem—learn from founders, explore business ventures, build your own path

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application and answer our questions. Ariadna Rillo, our Head of Harmony, will be in touch.

Optional:

Send a short selfie video to ariadna@novaeo.com introducing yourself to show you're especially excited about this opportunity.

IMPORTANT

If you've read this far, include the word "Harmony" in one of your Indeed question responses so we know you're the real deal.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): What ancillary skills do you have that might benefit a small warehouse team? (machinery, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, IT, etc.) Are you authorized to work in the United States? Are you comfortable with a background check? Are you excited for pre-approved overtime up to 70hs at x1.5 your rate? How many hours would you target per week? We have two employees still learning English. Do you know any Spanish, or think you could get by? (Not a requirement) This role requires someone comfortable with pressure and learning on their own. There are no strong SOPs, guidelines or training materials for this position. You will learn by doing, researching and experimenting under the mentorship of our remote team and CTO/CEO. Would you be comfortable with this? The only requirement is that you are dedicated and eager to learn. How soon could you start? We are looking to incorporate someone immediately. Do you have experience in a regulated industry such as food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals? (Not required) Do you have experience preparing for or passing FDA and/or USDA audits? (Not required) What is your salary expectation? Our range is $18 to $22/hr

Work Location:

In person