About the role
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
· Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
· Minimum of 5 years in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Site Leader, or equivalent senior leadership role.
· Experience within nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, consumer health products, medical devices, or other FDA-regulated industries.
· Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence transformations.
· Proven track record improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
· Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and regulated manufacturing environments.
· Experience leading matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
· Advanced knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, OEE, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
· Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
· Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
· Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
· APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
· Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing expansions, automation projects, and operational transformations.
· Experience leading multi-line or multi-building manufacturing operations within a high-growth organization.
