Senior Director of Innovative Beverage Manufacturing

1 day ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Laguna Source Full time
Leadership Opportunity in Low Acid Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct the strategy and manufacturing operations within a 600+ person company to ensure revenue and profit goals are met, with responsibility for profit & loss and the achievement of current and long-range objectives.
  • Develop 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.
  • Oversee 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.
  • Work 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.
  • Direct the scheduling of manufacturing operations and key manufacturing personnel while working within cGMP, HACCP, and ISO compliance and meeting quality standards.
  • Drive the reduction of Cost of Goods through budgetary, financial, and logistical management while ensuring the highest level of Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
Requirements
  • 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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