Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meet Life Sciences is partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to find a hands-on operations leader for their manufacturing site in Charles City, Iowa. The Associate Director of Operations will oversee manufacturing execution, planning, and compliance to drive efficient operations and lead teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily leadership of manufacturing execution across shifts and units
• Site planning and scheduling; balancing demand, capacity, and labor
• Operational KPIs: productivity, throughput, utilization, and cost control
• Compliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DEA standards
• Continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Coaching and developing frontline and mid-level operational leaders

Skills

• 10+ years in manufacturing, operations, or regulated production environments
• Experience leading supervisors or managers in a pharma, chemical, food and beverage manufacturing, or other highly regulated setting
• Strong planning, scheduling, and cross-functional influence skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Operations Management, or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Relocation package available

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