Operations Manager

Liberation Labs • Richmond, IN

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Site Director as a member of the site leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the operations of our first biomanufacturing facility based in Richmond, Indiana. As a key operations leader for the facility, you will manage the day-to-day manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics of the facility.

Requirements

• The incumbent must be based in Richmond, Indiana prior to the facility start-up.
• Post secondary education in a relevant discipline, including Engineering, Business, Sciences, etc. is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience working in manufacturing is required.
• 5+ years of experience working in a relevant industry is required, such as: biomanufacturing, chemical manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing leadership position is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Resilient, able to handle ambiguity, and enjoys the challenges and rewards of working for a start-up; prior experience in a start-up environment is an asset.
• Energized at the idea of helping to create and build a positive work culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fermentation is preferred.
• Previous experience starting up a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Green Belt certification, or equivalent, as well as demonstration of Lean Six Sigma skills in a professional environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direction from the Site Director, manage day to day site operations, assisting in the achievement of key performance targets, through operational excellence, cost management, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the following functional areas and processes:
• Manufacturing operations
• Employee health and safety
• Product quality and safety
• Customer satisfaction
• Quality management (in conjunction with the Manager, Quality and Site Director)
• Facility and equipment maintenance
• Lead a team of Shift Supervisors:
• Ensure adequate training, coaching, and development is available to employees
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure that all Supervisors do the same for their employees
• Help manage industry-leading safety programs that meet regulatory requirements, company values and policies. Serve on the plant safety committee in conjunction with the on-site HR supervisor and other facility staff.
• Execute operational strategies by evaluating manufacturing operations trends; establish critical measurements; determine production, productivity, and customer-service strategies; resolve problems; implement change.
• Execute annual operating plans and budgets.
• Support the Site Director in unifying, connecting, and aligning the site with corporate standards, values, and expectations, including:
• Maintaining open communication
• Anticipating and preventing issues and/or conflicts
• Resolving issues and/or conflicts
• Championing corporate direction at the site level
• Escalating site concerns and needs to corporate leadership
• Help maintain a positive, comfortable, and respectful culture among employees that is based on trust and respect.
• Support the implementation and management of continuous improvement programs at the site.
• Help execute strategies and tactics from the company senior leadership team.
• Support the management of key site projects and processes, including:
• Implementation of production processes
• ERP system implementation at the site-level
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports Manage production planning and establish production priorities for products, including integration with supply chain and demand-planning
• Ensure production activities are logged and tracked in the company’s ERP system and actual production matches virtual production
• Build strong relationships and interface effectively with commercial, safety, accounting, legal, environmental, HR, engineering, QA/QC, and procurement teams
• Complete other duties as required

Benefits

• Liberation Bioindustries provides competitive compensation, generous PTO, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.
• Employees participate in the company’s success through annual performance compensation incentives as well as the ESOP (employee share option program).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed