Summary of Responsibilities

• Participates with the Leadership team to establish strategic plans and objectives; makes final decisions on administration of operational matters and ensures the operation’s effective achievement of objectives
• Provides overall strategy and programs for manufacturing capacity, processes and systems, engineering and capital allocation for the facility
• Directs and mentors a staff of managers and leaders; provides feedback on performance and developmental planning
• Attends and prepares for operational planning meetings to discuss plant performance and reviews sales forecast information; provides support to other department leaders, as needed
• Drives lean program to improve safety, product costs and reduced lead times
• Interacts daily with other departments and/or locations to coordinate business objectives and provide expertise and support
• Develops and sustains a world-class capability
• Operates the facility in full compliance with Safety Program, EPA Regulations, & OSHA Standards; Leading compliance efforts for delivery organization
• Develops the strategic thought process and intuition of key team members who lead each department; this will encompass developing a thorough operator training program in the future
• Possesses the vision to profitably expand volumes and help grow the business into the future
• Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives

Desired Characteristics

• B.A. or B.S. required; B.A. or B.S. in related field or equivalent industry experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Minimum 10years in a manufacturing operations role managing others; Nutraceutical/Pharmaceutical or food industry best fit .
• Multi-functional background (e.g. materials, supply chain, warehouse) and strong project management skills, proven leadership and administrative skills coupled with sound business sense
• Position requires strong communication and motivational skills, and the ability to gain results from a broad spectrum of personnel
• At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role in a facility of 100+ employees or equivalent experience as a leader in an industrial environment
• PC proficiency in Microsoft applications; MS Office Suite and various analysis tools; experience with Shared Logic a plus
• Multi Site management experience preferred
• Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible factors
• Exercises judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Travel required to other divisions

Salary $275,000 - $325,000 yearly plus bonus