Director of Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead our vitamin and supplements manufacturing initiatives. This exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and thriving business will involve direct oversight of our cGMP-compliant manufacturing environment of supplements and vitamins in capsule, soft gel, and powder forms including all aspects of the manufacturing process; comprised primarily of blending, encapsulation, bottling, labeling, maintenance, sanitation, etc. and in ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Formulates and develops manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation
• Develops and manages the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure products conform to established standards and GMPs
• Recommends and implements strategic changes in manufacturing and operations strategy
• Leads, coaches, and mentors direct reports; cultivates a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations
• Develops dashboard, and KPIs and drives world-class results of metrics
• Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested
• Ensures that employees and managers have the required safety training and are consistently working safely; develops and implements safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries
• Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that production is continuously maximized
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance
• Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope
• Contributes to and supports the corporation’s quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation’s quality improvement efforts
• Ensures that operational supplies are on hand and available at all times
• Ensures plant operations comply with federal, state, local, and / or company policies and regulations
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A large percentage of the time is spent in the production area where noise level can be moderate to high

Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free office and manufacturing environment

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and reach

Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

ProCaps Laboratories provides :