Senior Director, Innovative Beverage Manufacturing

3 months ago


Buffalo, United States Laguna Source Full time

This is a unique leadership opportunity within the US’s largest low acid aseptic beverage Co-Manufacturing operation. You will oversee company operations including major manufacturing partnerships with the world’s largest and prestigious food & beverage companies. Company operations also include an emerging portfolio of plant-based branded products. This is a unique opportunity to lead highly technical low acid aseptic Manufacturing, Marketing and Product Branding Operations. You will be charged with overseeing the following activities:


  • Directing the strategy and Manufacturing Operations within a 600+ person company to ensure the attainment of revenue and profit goals with responsibility for profit & loss and the achievement of current and long-range objectives.
  • Developing the site operational effectiveness and vision and direction of the low acid aseptic beverage manufacturing and operational strategy in conjunction with the company’s long-term vision.
  • Overseeing the management of all areas of business operations including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Marketing, Business Development and R&D Innovation Center producing company owned Elmhurst branded products and customers’ products manufactured on-schedule within quality standards and cost objectives.
  • Working alongside Business Development, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure continuation and growth of revenue generation through selling of branded products, R&D, Scientific Development and Manufacturing capabilities for the manufacturing and packaging operations.
  • Directing the scheduling of manufacturing operations and key manufacturing personnel while working within cGMP, HACCP and ISO compliance and meeting quality standards.
  • Driving the reduction of Cost of Goods through budgetary, financial and logistical management while ensuring the highest level of Quality and Regulatory Compliance.


Desired Skills & Experience


  • BS, or MS in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or related Scientific/Engineering field. MBA a plus.
  • 10+ years of successful GMP regulated Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or low acid aseptic foods operations and manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Entrepreneurial, visionary and strategic team leadership experience with the ability to work within a dynamic fast paced ultra innovative team environment.
  • Exceptional Business Operations and Financial Management expertise with demonstrated P&L oversight, forecasting, budgeting and accounting experiences.
  • Excellent demonstrated technical skills to understand low acid aseptic beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including knowledge of microbiology, biotechnology and biochemistry principles.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing expertise.
  • Experience working within FDA, GMP, HACCP and ISO compliance.


Please note, this is a key leadership position based at a major manufacturing plant and R&D site. Living and working in Buffalo is an absolute requirement for this position.


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