Senior Operations Manager

Here we have an opportunity to join a growing global organization that supplies essential specialty ingredients. Employees have the chance to make a direct impact in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where innovation, customer partnership, and continuous growth are valued, while helping deliver products that are critical to everyday life. Basic Function & Scope of the Role Lead all production and warehouse operations across the two facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing. Partner with the leadership team to achieve operational goals and KPI targets while maintaining compliance with company policies, GMP, and ISO standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on increasing productivity, improving yield, and supporting long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities: Operations Leadership Direct all day-to-day production activities to ensure customer orders are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Convert sales forecasts into effective production schedules and allocate labor and equipment to meet demand. Monitor operational performance and ensure all manufacturing KPIs are consistently achieved. Warehouse & Supply Chain Lead warehouse operations by aligning inventory capacity with production requirements and customer demand. Oversee the movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods from receipt through shipment. Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure materials are available and prevent production interruptions. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure manufacturing operations comply with all GMP, ISO, and company quality standards. Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions. Maintain an audit-ready facility through strict adherence to sanitation, documentation, and operational procedures. Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve efficiencies, and increase productivity. Identify opportunities to optimize equipment utilization, labor effectiveness, and manufacturing processes. Safety Leadership Promote and reinforce a proactive safety culture throughout both facilities. Partner with EHS to identify workplace hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline preferred. MBA and/or APICS/IBF certifications are considered a plus. Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership. Experience working with regulatory agencies and quality management systems. Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and improving operational policies and procedures. Minimum 5 years managing production operations, budgets, scheduling, and safety compliance. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities. Strong organizational skills with a high level of accountability, professionalism, and work ethic. #J-18808-Ljbffr