Sr Director, Technical Operations (53318)

**Please no external recruiters**

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Director of Technical Operations,  you will be responsible for all aspects of product scale-up and commercialization activities, and supports operations by identifying and implementing process improvements to improve product quality, reduce operating costs, and increase production capacity. As an integral part of continuous improvement efforts, provides leadership, guidance and training to improve efficiencies in operations. Explores relevant enabling technologies, with focus on driving cost savings. Provides functional technical support to Manufacturing, Quality and other functional areas.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Creates strategic plan for Technical Operations group that supports the strategic vision of the company.
• Performs all supervisory duties for Technical Operations team.
• Conducts financial analysis for new projects (ex: Capital expenditure and ROI analysis).
• Works with R&D and Supply Chain on technical transfer, product reformulations and material substitutions.
• Conducts process monitoring activities, and performs machinery capability studies.
• Conducts & leads production trouble-shooting, identifies and implements viable solutions.
• Identifies and delivers advancements in continuous product/process improvements.
• Continuously explores, identifies and develop innovative proprietary solutions and cost savings.
• Lead or assist in CAPA or DOE activities.
• Review formulations, MBR, Batch records, protocols, change controls and other process instructions to confirm capability and capacity.
• Generate Process Qualifications Protocols (PQs) and perform Process Qualifications.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations and R&D on equipment selection process.
• Perform Installation Qualifications (IQ) and Operational Qualifications (OQ) activities.
• Maintains accurate records of all projects and assignments.
• Follow established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in CDMO operations.
• Expertise in process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer for soft gel manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw material qualification, gelatin alternatives (vegetarian/vegan), and stability testing.
• Proficiency in equipment validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and CAPA systems.
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job. 

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $180,000.00 – 210,000.00 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

Salary : $180,000 - $210,000