Vice President Operations (Cedar Rapids)

Vice President of Site Operations Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Location : On-site, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A leading global manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients and functional ingredients is seeking an experienced Vice President of Site Operations to oversee and elevate manufacturing performance at its flagship U.S. production site for 100+ employees.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP standards, and delivering on key performance targets across production, maintenance, warehouse, administration, and safety functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 815 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations within pharma, functional / food / nutra ingredient, or fine chemical .
• Proven experience managing budgets, capital projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, and ISO 9000 .
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, organise, and drive accountability.

Whats Offered