Join a U.S.-based botanical ingredient innovator with over two decades of rooted expertise in extracting science-backed health benefits. Operating out of a 24,000?sq?ft GMP-certified facility with in-house QC/R&D labs, this company leads with high-purity ingredients—delivering clean, solvent-free bioactives acclaimed for metabolic, cardiovascular, and healthy aging support

Position Summary

Responsible for end-to-end manufacturing of nutraceutical ingredients, this role oversees both internal operations and co-manufacturing partners. You’ll manage facility operations, technical services, scale-up, and process optimization, ensuring compliant, on-time, and cost-effective production across all manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Oversee daily operations at the manufacturing facility and warehouse for safe, compliant, and efficient production.

• Supervise production staff—including hiring, training, and performance management.

• Create and execute manufacturing plans aligned with demand and quality standards.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, safety, and employment requirements (FSMA, cGMP, etc.).

• Manage facility upgrades, equipment installations, and maintenance.

• Collaborate with supply chain for timely raw material sourcing.

• Track and enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and waste reduction.

Technical Services & Process Development

• Lead process development, scale-up, validation, and tech transfers with internal and external manufacturers.

• Oversee process qualification from pilot through commercial, maintaining validated operations.

• Serve as the technical point of contact for CMOs, addressing production issues and ensuring supply continuity.

• Partner with R&D, QC, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on new product introductions.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects

• Champion initiatives that improve cycle time, margin, capacity, and process stability.

• Lead deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes.

• Manage capital projects including facility enhancements and equipment upgrades.

• Shape long- and short-term manufacturing strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years in dietary supplements, food, or pharma manufacturing, including 5+ years in technical leadership.

• Hands-on experience managing internal and external manufacturing operations.

• Expertise in industrial-scale batch or continuous processing; distillation experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership in manufacturing execution and process development.

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Deep knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, FDA/US/EU regulations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 15%.