Plant Manager

Company Overview

Our client is an established, mission-driven nutraceutical manufacturer known for producing high-quality nutritional supplements in a regulated, cGMP-compliant environment. The organization combines science, quality, and operational discipline to support global health and wellness brands and is continuing to invest in manufacturing leadership as the business scales.

Role Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of manufacturing operations, including personnel management, safety, quality, equipment performance, and strict adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. This role partners closely with senior leadership and R&D to ensure efficient, compliant, and continuously improving operations.

Management may assign or reassign duties as needed to support business needs and reasonable accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams responsible for manufacturing nutritional supplements

• Enforce and model compliance with safety, health, quality, and cGMP standards

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain plant personnel

• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, systems, and workflows

• Ensure consistent communication and collaboration with Leadership and R&D

• Maintain operational readiness across equipment, facilities, and documentation

• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of plant and business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments

• Strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, and quality standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail with strong project planning and execution skills

Regulatory & Technical Experience

• Working knowledge of FDA, EPA, OSHA, and related regulatory frameworks

• Experience with ISO 9000, cGMP, HACCP, and ICH systems and certifications

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/nutraceutical manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with computer systems validation, equipment validation, and process validation

• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and timely operational and compliance reports

Core Competencies

Problem Solving

• Identifies issues proactively and implements effective solutions

• Analyzes data objectively and collaborates well in group settings

Technical Leadership

• Continuously builds technical expertise and shares knowledge across teams

• Actively pursues professional development and operational best practices

Drive & Motivation

• Sets and achieves challenging goals

• Demonstrates resilience, accountability, and sound risk-taking

Quality Focus

• Maintains high standards of accuracy and compliance

• Applies feedback and continuously improves performance

Productivity

• Meets deadlines and productivity targets

• Consistently seeks efficiency improvements

Reliability

• Demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality

• Ensures coverage and accountability when responsibilities shift