Head of Operations & Business Management

Head of Contract Manufacturing Division | Food & Beverage | Nutraceuticals | CDMO | Chemicals | Medical Operations Manager - Food Contract Manufacturing

Status: Full Time / Exempt

Kinetica are partnered with a rapidly growing food contract manufacturer on a new Operations Manager position. This position will be an integral role in the facilities leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Manage production teams, including superintendents, supervisors, and staff.
• Provide training, support, and foster a positive work environment.
• Optimize resource use (labor, equipment, materials) for efficiency.
• Manage operational budget and control spending.
• Ensure product quality meets standards and specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures.
• Identify and resolve root causes of quality issues.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Present production performance updates to senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree: in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and/or Business is preferred.

Previous experience: as a supervisor or higher-level management position.

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing, Management, and Production

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing