Plant-based dairy alternatives manufacturer scaling production and supply chain
Califia Farms manufactures plant-based milk and coffee beverages, competing directly in the dairy replacement category. The hiring mix is heavily weighted toward manufacturing (6 roles) and logistics (3), with minimal engineering (1) and data (1) — signaling operational execution over product-tech investment. Active projects center on production expansion, supply-chain cost control, and quality systems, while pain points cluster around shipping optimization, import/export complexity, and manufacturing efficiency.
Notable leadership hires: Engineering Director, Shift Lead
Califia Farms produces plant-based milk alternatives, cold brew coffee creamers, and related beverages, founded in 2010 and based in Los Angeles. The company operates as a 201–500-person manufacturer and distributor, selling branded products through retail channels. Current operational focus spans new manufacturing facility setup, logistics network optimization, and cost-of-serve reduction — evident in active projects around accessorial fee analysis and capital investment planning.
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau, Paycom, and social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Meta). Data analytics tools lean toward business intelligence (Tableau, Power BI) rather than engineering infrastructure.
Los Angeles, California. All current hiring is in the United States.
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