Collection Operations Manager

Build a career with a company built to last.

For over 25 years, Proliant Health & Biologicals (PHB) has provided essential products to global health markets. We are growing in Texas and are seeking a Collection Operations Manager to help lead and strengthen our raw material collection operations.

At PHB, we value:

• Safe, consistent operations
• People who take pride in their work
• Performance, reliability, and continuous growth

If you're looking for a stable employer where your leadership makes a real impact, and where the work you do supports a critical global supply chain, we'd like to talk with you.

About the Role

The Collection Operations Manager provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for raw material collection operations that are critical to PHB's manufacturing supply chain. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent, compliant, and cost-effective collection of safe, high-quality raw materials.

You will lead supervisory staff, oversee daily and long-term operational performance, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives while maintaining full compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and PHB/partner site standards.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required (Operations Management, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred).
• Advanced technical or leadership training preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in biological production, food/meat processing, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience leading supervisors or managers.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing raw material supply, production planning, and regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership and direction for raw material collection operations and supply continuity.
• Lead, coach, and direct Operations Supervisor responsible for day-to-day collection activities.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials to support manufacturing demands while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and HR to align collection operations with production, compliance, PHB values, and business needs.
• Responsible for development and ongoing maintenance of SOPs, SSOPs and JSAs
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, site-specific, and corporate requirements within collection operations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support production requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Manage and maintain operational performance metrics related to safety, quality, efficiency, and raw material yield; assess trends and implement corrective actions and improvements as needed.
• Ensure collection equipment, machinery, and systems are maintained, repaired, or replaced through coordination with contractors, maintenance and leadership teams.
• Provide oversight of critical process systems including centrifuges, liquid handling, and environmental and temperature control systems; escalate operational risks as appropriate.
• Partner with PHB leadership to communicate operational status, risks, and performance through regular reporting and updates.
• Support hiring, development, and performance management, for operational roles.
• Ensure training standards are established and maintained for cGMPs, USDA, OSHA, and site regulatory requirements.
• Lead and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, compliance, and positive employee relations across collection operations.
• All other duties as assigned

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced working knowledge of regulated raw material collection or production environments.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and labor relations considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and influence cross-functional teams both internally, and externally.
• Ability to evaluate operational data, assess risk, and make sound business decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with plant leadership and corporate partners.
• Ability to manage complex operations, multiple priorities, and competing demands.
• Working knowledge of basic business systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work extended or flexible hours based on operational needs.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle as required.

PHB is an E-Verify employer.