Manufacturing Excellence Manager - Pharmaceutical / Nutraceutical Manufacturing Job at Elite Recruit LLC, Somerset, NJ

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  • Elite Recruit LLC
  • Somerset, NJ

Job Description

Reports To: VP of Operations / Chief Operating Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Manufacturing Excellence Manager with deep expertise in dietary supplement manufacturing. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best-in-class quality and compliance across our manufacturing network. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for building a culture of high performance and innovation in line with cGMP standards and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

Design and implement a global manufacturing excellence strategy focused on Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen principles.

Optimize manufacturing KPI’s (OEE, yield, cycle time, waste reduction, throughput, cost per unit).

Deploy standard operating procedures and process improvements across internal and contract manufacturing sites.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure adherence to 21 CFR Part 111, WHO-GMP, NSF, FSSAI, and other regulatory frameworks for dietary supplements.

Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Quality, and R&D teams to maintain product integrity and audit readiness.

Lead initiatives to improve documentation practices, batch record accuracy, and product release timeline’s.

People & Culture

Lead and develop high-performing manufacturing and operations teams through coaching, training, and performance management.

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning on the shop floor and among leadership.

Act as change agent during M&A, technology adoption, or major capital investments.

Strategic Leadership

Support strategic decision-making on capacity expansion, CDMO partnerships, and tech transfers.

Manage multi-site operational consistency and collaboration across cross-border teams.

Drive digital transformation initiatives in areas like MES, ERP integration, and real-time manufacturing analytics.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Proven success in multi-site operational leadership.
  • Strong working knowledge of GMP, FDA, NSF, FSSAI, EFSA, and international supplement regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed or global organization.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing Certification.

Job Tags

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