On-Site Plant Leader: Lean Operations & Safety

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.; Lancaster, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Plant Manager to lead a nutraceutical manufacturing facility's strategic direction, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.

You will drive Lean transformation, TPM, and continuous improvement across functions, delivering world-class performance and expanded capacity. The role requires building a high-performing team, aligning operations with regulatory standards, and delivering sustained improvements in OEE, labor productivity, and process reliability at our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Plant Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience in FDA-regulated industries (nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or food) preferred.
• Strong track record in Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence transformations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site's strategic plan aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans and productivity targets.
• Drive safety, quality, service, cost, and employee engagement metrics.
• Lead readiness for growth initiatives and capacity expansion.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement culture.
• Partner with senior leadership to support long-term growth.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Gemba Walks

Cross-functional Leadership

Six Sigma

Kaizen

OEE

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Job description

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Plant Manager to lead a nutraceutical manufacturing facility's strategic direction, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.

You will drive Lean transformation, TPM, and continuous improvement across functions, delivering world-class performance and expanded capacity. The role requires building a high-performing team, aligning operations with regulatory standards, and delivering sustained improvements in OEE, labor productivity, and process reliability at our