Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead production at their Charlotte facility. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in regulated production environments such as food, beverage, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day operations for a single-site manufacturing facility
Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Direct and develop production, maintenance, and operations teams
Ensure compliance with GMPs and other regulatory standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, waste reduction)
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Leadership
Be a visible, on-site leader engaged daily on the production floor
Qualifications
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Background in food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharma, or other regulated manufacturing
Proven experience running manufacturing operations or a full facility
Strong understanding of GMP-compliant environments
Hands-on leadership style; comfortable being on-site daily
Bachelors degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, or related)
Why This Role
Senior leadership position with real operational ownership
Opportunity to influence performance, culture, and scale
Stable, well-capitalized operation with growth opportunities
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits (commensurate with experience)