Senior Vice President HHI Operations

Aker BioMarine • Houston, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Aker BioMarine is a leading human health and nutrition innovator that develops krill-derived products for consumer health and nutrition. Krill is a natural, powerful, and health-promoting source of nutrients from the pristine waters of Antarctica, and Aker BioMarine has a unique position in its industry. In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet. We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world. We are about 250 employees globally, with more than 25 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment. Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.

SVP HHI Operations
The SVP HHI Operations has the overall responsibility for the Houston Plant and its performance. Together with the Plant Management Team, this position will ensure that the strategic roadmap for the plant is aligned with the company’s overall strategy, that the plant meets business objectives and production targets in a cost-effective manner, and that the company complies with all relevant regulations.
This position is part of the HHI Management team. Beyond ensuring efficient and effective management of the manufacturing plant, this position has a global responsibility for Quality Assurance and owns the global governance of how the Human Health Ingredients (HHI) division contributes to overall operations in Aker BioMarine.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years proven leadership of a manufacturing plant operation with full P&L responsibility.
• 10+ years relevant experience from Nutraceutical, Pharma, Chemical or Food manufacturing.
• 10+ years leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance and safety standards, promoting a safety-first culture.
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations, improve efficiency and lead capital initiatives.
• Global mindset with experience working across international teams and supply chains.
• Excellent knowledge of business management principles such as budgeting, strategic planning, project management, etc.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance of the Houston manufacturing operation, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Deliver production results against aggressive targets, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, yield and cost structure.
• Lead full plant P&L, including budgeting, capital allocation and operational cost management.
• Establish and enforce a safety-first, quality-driven culture, ensuring strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards.
• Lead and hold accountable a high-performing, cross-functional leadership team.
• Drive strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, site upgrades and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Ensure robust supply chain and inventory management to meet global demand requirements.
• Partner directly with executive leadership, aligning plant performance with overall business strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive