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Join a leading organization in the health and wellness industry, dedicated to improving lives through innovative products. Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Manufacturing to lead operations, build a strong culture, and elevate manufacturing processes to world-class standards.

This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives on creating positive change, solving complex challenges, and driving operational excellence in a mission-driven environment.

**This is an in person role in the San Diego, CA area

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing Operations: Oversee all aspects of high-volume production, including batch processing and packaging, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and Kaizen initiatives to optimize processes and enhance overall efficiency (OEE).
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain rigorous GMP standards while navigating regulatory requirements such as FDA and NSF audits.
• Foster a People-First Culture: Build strong relationships with team members at all levels, fostering collaboration, kindness, and growth.
• Leverage Advanced Technologies: Stay ahead of industry trends by integrating automation, Industry 4.0 solutions, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
• Budget Management: Strategically manage CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial targets.
• Enhance Quality & Productivity: Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, productivity, and scrap reduction.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably within the supplements, food, or pharma industries. Expertise in pill, capsule, or softgel production is a significant advantage.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of GMP protocols, cleanroom environments, and lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma certification is a plus).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large teams (162+ employees) while creating a collaborative, positive workplace culture.
• Problem-Solving: A creative and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of addressing complex operational challenges.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with both shop floor teams and senior executives effectively.
• Passion for Health & Wellness: A shared commitment to improving lives through quality, innovative products.

Why This Role?

Be at the forefront of transforming a facility into a world-class manufacturing operation.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of your team and the customers served.

Contribute to a mission-driven organization experiencing double-digit growth annually.

Shape the future of the health and wellness industry through innovative and quality-focused manufacturing.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to lead with purpose, innovate with passion, and create meaningful change in the world of health and wellness.

If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.

Kalon Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

www.KalonStaffing.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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