Operations Manager-Life Sciences in Danbury, Connecticut at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Danbury, Connecticut
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26368

Are you looking to make a career change with a global leader in specialty chemicals, solvents, and life sciences manufacturing? This exciting opportunity as an Operations Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(K), paid time off, and career advancement opportunities. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Operations Manager opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations including production, packaging, inventory control, planning, scheduling, and shipping activities
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 3040 employees across multiple operational functions
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety standards
• Monitor production performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize processes
• Oversee inventory management of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained and customer requirements are consistently met
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to operational and quality issues
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership teams to achieve business objectives
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Manage operational budgets and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization
• Support strategic initiatives and site growth objectives through effective operational leadership

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of operations management experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or related industrial environments
• Experience leading teams in a production or manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives
• Background in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and employee development abilities
• Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing software platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training programs
• Bonus potential-10% of base salary
• Stable and growing global organization

Salary: $140K-$150K (depending on experience)

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 26368

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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