Capsule Operations Director

Mane Usa; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MANE’s Capsules Operations in Lebanon, Ohio seeks a Director of Operations to lead a 24/7 macro- and microcapsule manufacturing facility. The role translates business objectives into operational strategy, develops leadership, and drives safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost improvements across shifts.

The Director partners with global teams to support customer requirements, implement change, and advance alignment with MANE’s culture and priorities, while building a high-performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, technical studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment, including responsibility for a multi-shift or 24/7 workforce.
• Demonstrated success leading managers and supervisors through operational improvement, organizational change, and performance transformation.
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost through effective leadership.
• Experience in flavor, fragrance, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or other highly technical manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified or similarly regulated environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, or other continuous-improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute an operating strategy aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Translate business requirements into clear priorities, expectations, resource plans, and initiatives.
• Lead consistent execution of operating standards, processes, procedures, and accountabilities.
• Establish and manage key performance indicators for safety, people, service, quality, and cost.
• Use data and performance trends to identify opportunities, remove barriers, allocate resources, and hold leaders accountable for results.
• Align staffing, workforce capability, and job requirements to meet business demands.
• Participate in operations and resource planning and budgeting. Manage expenses against budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business/technical studies

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 experience

Job description

MANE’s Capsules Operations in Lebanon, Ohio seeks a Director of Operations to lead a 24/7 macro- and microcapsule manufacturing facility. The role translates business objectives into operational strategy, develops leadership, and drives safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost improvements across shifts.

The Director partners with global teams to support customer requirements, implement change, and advance alignment with MANE’s culture and priorities, while building a high-performing