Your Partner for Business Success
North Peak Operations helps consumer brands scale with confidence by building the systems, supply chains, and operational discipline required for sustainable growth. We partner with founders and leadership teams to turn operational complexity into clarity — unlocking margin, resilience, and customer trust.
Core Services
We help consumer brands scale with confidence by building the operational discipline and resilient systems required for sustainable growth.
Operational Diagnostic
A comprehensive audit of your operational ecosystem to identify performance gaps and hidden scaling opportunities.
Supply Chain & Optimization
Optimizing sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics to maximize margins and build a more resilient supply network.
Regulatory & Quality Readiness
Ensuring operational excellence meets strict industry standards to protect brand integrity and customer trust.
Systems & Process Implementation
Fractional COO Support
Senior-level operational leadership on a flexible basis to drive strategic initiatives without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Deploying the technical infrastructure and repeatable workflows required to transition from startup to scale.
Why Brands Work With North Peak Operations
- Deep experience in regulated, high-growth environments.
- A builder’s mindset — systems, teams, and processes that scale.
- Hands-on leadership that drives measurable margin and service improvements.
- Calm, steady execution in moments of operational complexity.
About Chip Nolin
Career Highlights
Chip Nolin is a battle-tested operations and supply chain executive with 20+ years of experience building scalable systems, resilient supply chains, and high-performing teams across fast-growing, regulated industries. He brings a steady hand, a systems-builder’s mindset, and a track record of transforming operations into engines of growth.
- Ikigai Holdings (Pooph) — COO: Transformed a single-product operation into a true consumer brand. Rebuilt the supply chain, secured IP, automated systems, and led full product reformulation to strengthen quality and expand margins.
- Aqua ViTea Kombucha — COO: Implemented the company’s first MRP system, expanded manufacturing capacity, delivered multi-year margin gains, and earned statewide recognition for inclusive employment.
- Commando — COO: Modernized forecasting and analytics, expanded facilities by 40%, reduced freight costs by 33%, and streamlined warehouse operations for a 30% overhead reduction.
- Seventh Generation / Unilever — Director of Supply Chain & Logistics: Led supply chain and logistics through 4x growth, multiple acquisitions, and full integration into Unilever’s global systems.
- Burton Snowboards — Distribution Leadership: Built and managed multi-site distribution supporting millions in revenue and thousands of SKUs.