Director

BMA Group Panama; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Safety and well-being

Job summary

BMA Group Panama seeks a Director of Operations to lead Manufacturing and Packaging, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time production. You will shape the site’s strategy, drive CI initiatives, and optimize costs while aligning with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and strong adherence to cGMP and QA/QC standards to sustain operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related field.
• Proven 7+ years in operations/production leadership.
• Deep end-to-end supply chain understanding.
• Ability to champion change and drive innovation.
• Strong process improvement and project management skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in production models, capacity scheduling and manpower coordination.
• Strategic thinker with day-to-day operations focus.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Proven talent attraction and development experience.
• Strong leadership and performance management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Manufacturing and Packaging Departments.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership and behavioral competencies.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular updates to the Site Leadership Team and Site Director.

Skills

End-to-End Supply Chain

Change management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Talent development

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Opportunity: Director, Operations

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to lead our Manufacturing and Packaging Departments. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring that production meets quality standards and forecasted schedules while maintaining cost efficiency. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, the Director of Operations will drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while fostering collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

• Ensure compliance with all EHS guidelines.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, illnesses, and hazardous material releases.
• Promote a safe working environment by enforcing the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safe work procedures.

Quality Compliance

• Adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, including Data Integrity, QA, and QC.

Operational Leadership

• Develop and implement operational standards aligned with Safety, cGMP, and Quality requirements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the site’s long-term strategic plan.
• Create and manage operating and capital budgets for the department.
• Set aggressive objectives and ensure performance standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance performance, accountability, and reporting.
• Analyze inefficiencies and lead efforts to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and participate in site reviews, kaizen events, and workshops.
• Communicate key findings and best practices to the Site Leadership Team and Site Director.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, CI, and other supporting teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years managing an Operations/Production process.
• Skills
  • Deep understanding of the End-to-End Supply Chain.
  • Proven ability to champion change and innovation.
  • Strong process improvement and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and foster collaboration across teams.
  • Expertise in production models, capacity scheduling, and manpower coordination.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage day-to-day tactical issues.
  • Thorough knowledge of cGMPs and Quality Management Systems.
  • Proven track record of attracting and developing talent.
  • Strong leadership and performance management capabilities.

Day-to-Day

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Manufacturing and Packaging Departments.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership and behavioral competencies.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular updates and insights to the Site Leadership Team and Site Director.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being.