Head of Manufacturing Operations

Head of Operations

Houston, TX

Our client, a global manufacturer of nutraceuticals, is seeking a Head of Operations who will be responsible for the operational performance of the manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant and cost-effective production of high-quality products. Housed in the manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, this role manages leaders of production, warehouse, quality execution and continuous improvement, while ensuring regulation compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet business goals while overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring optimal performance across production processes.
• Lead strategic growth and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Own the operations budget, cost control and margin improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality, minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards such as GMP, HACCP, FDA, MSC, SQF.
• Collaborate with the QA/QC teams to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Partner with Planning & Logistics team to manage warehousing, distribution and dispatch functions efficiently.
• Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure regulation compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop cross-functional operational teams while building a high-performance culture focusing on accountability, communication and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or related field required;
  Master’s degree in related field is preferred.
• 10+ years in food, nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food industry regulatory standards.
• Proven experience in managing large teams and complex production systems.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills with ability to act effectively to resolve problems.
• Results-driven leader with a focus on continuous improvement.