Senior Plant Operations Leader

Pharmavite; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Pharmavite seeks a Senior Manager, Plant Operations in Opelika to lead a 24x7 manufacturing site, delivering safety, quality, productivity, and financial results. You will establish short and mid-term plans with cross-functional partners and build a high-performing, inclusive organization for ~350 employees, including 2 direct reports.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, SOPs/cGMP knowledge, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with capital investments and new technologies.
• Experience implementing process improvements (LEAN, Six Sigma).
• Ability to think strategically, set visions, and execute tactically.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Model Pharmavite values; lead safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Drive world-class health, safety, environmental, and quality results daily.
• Coach leaders and develop a multi-shift team across 24x7 operations.
• Establish priorities and management systems delivering year-over-year improvements.
• Manage budgets and optimize labor and material costs; control resources.
• Coordinate production scheduling for reliable performance.
• Adopt best manufacturing practices; share successes with other sites.
• Lead Daybreak tableting supply chain implementation; capacity planning for packaging.
• Develop CPP across Opelika site to define career paths in operations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Science

MBA preferred

Job description

Pharmavite seeks a Senior Manager, Plant Operations in Opelika to lead a 24x7 manufacturing site, delivering safety, quality, productivity, and financial results. You will establish short and mid-term plans with cross-functional partners and build a high-performing, inclusive organization for ~350 employees, including 2 direct reports.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, SOPs/cGMP knowledge, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.