Operations Director (Nutraceuticals/Dietary Supplements)

Director of Operations

Gummi World has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Operations located in the Tempe/Chandler Arizona area. This position reports directly to the CEO. Summary The Director of Operations is responsible for providing overall leadership, directions, safety, and support to the production team. In this position you must schedule and supervise all lines and support personnel, monitor quality, improve processes, and ensure output. Must monitor metrics, efficiencies, as well as cost and cost savings implementations. Strict compliance with the facility Food Safety and Quality Management System Policies, Procedure and Work Instructions is required. Responsible for staff and process starting with receiving of raw materials all the way to shipping of the finished good The Director of Operations will be tasked to continuous improvement while experiencing significant growth in the organization. This role will have full operations responsibility and provide leadership to change the culture for a 50+ person facility with medium volume- low mix powder formulations / manufacturing capabilities. Operations and maintenance experience in the nutrients, supplements and vitamins process / manufacturing process preferred. Technical degree preferred along with previous experience with a world class manufacturing operation with outstanding processes and cost improvement performance required. A resume with year over year accomplishments in productivity, cost target, profit achievement and KPI's required along with a continuous improvement and lean mind set.

Responsibilities:

• 100% on-time delivery
• Meet and exceed internal and external quality expectations
• Achieve zero ppm's
• Consistently meet or exceed financial targets
• Fully Implement our Production Systems methods and targets
• Consistently improve safety performance
• Have successful systems, processes
• Support daily management and prioritization of team members to meet all performance standards, production efficiency, cost, waste, safety, quality, sanitation and various Protocols.
• Set clear direction and energize production team to support management goals and objectives.
• Be centerpiece of operations by reviewing schedule and directing inventory, purchasing, receiving, weighing, production and packaging, and shipping to meet goals.
• Set and maintain routine meetings with staff and team members to set expectations and targets.
• Provide appropriate information and resources for the team to make decisions and solve problems.
• Foster a team environment by clearly defining and communicating to employees their impact on individual and team performance.
• Train and develop employees to ensure they can coordinate the line/area in the Facilitator's absence by clearly explaining and checking to make sure others understand what is expected.
• Monitor employee progress and provide regular feedback.
• Assist in supply chain by indicating shortages and assisting with purchasing.
• Understand a person's difficulties and coach team to reach the required level of performance. Maintain write ups regarding evaluation, warnings etc.
• Responsible for the overall coordination of production activities in the assigned areas.
• Foster teamwork by communicating with other departments and shifts any information that might aid staffing levels, housekeeping, safety and/or production.
• Report any safety issues observed to Production Managers
• Report any plant security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, or other suspicious behavior observed to management.
• Maintain facility sanitation, maintenance, equipment, repairs, contractors, and third-party technicians.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Work Experience/Qualifications:

Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a leadership role preferably in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and/or medical device industry
• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulations
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong record keeping skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret inventory related documents, write reports and procedural manuals
• Ability to solve problems in various situations including limited standardization and concrete variables
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-cultural environment
• Education Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Machines Typically Operated Computer, printer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, telephone, label matrix machine.
• Typical Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands require sitting and walking for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Typical Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While in the plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective equipment.
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off