Vice President of Site Operations

JRS Pharma LP is seeking an experienced Vice President of Site Operations to lead our Cedar Rapids, Iowa manufacturing facility—one of the core production sites within our U.S. footprint. This senior leadership role is critical to driving operational excellence, ensuring consistent product quality, strengthening site performance, and aligning day-to-day operations with our long-term business strategy.

The VP of Site Operations will oversee all facets of site execution, including manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality partnership, supply chain coordination, safety culture, and talent development. This role works cross-functionally with corporate leadership in Patterson, NY and Holzmühle, Germany, ensuring the Cedar Rapids site operates with the highest standards of efficiency, cGMP compliance, and continuous improvement.

As part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and solutions-driven leadership team, you will shape the operational strategy, steward organizational culture, and ensure the site is positioned for sustainable growth and customer value. At JRS Pharma, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance, global alignment, and the future of our North American manufacturing network. If you are results-oriented, energized by developing people and processes, and motivated to lead a high-performing manufacturing site, we want you on our team.

JRS Pharma is a critical manufacturer of excipient products to the branded and generic drug, over-the-counter, and nutritional supplement industries. We offer a complete portfolio of formulation solutions for the global life science industry supported by Quality manufacturing and strong technical support. At JRS Pharma, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency. We prioritize employee safety and professional development, fostering a family culture of care and responsibility. Through strong corporate governance and a commitment to long-term security and stability, we build lasting partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

JRS Pharma is division of the JRS Group. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of history and services numerous industries across all major markets through extensive manufacturing operations, sales offices and R&D centers. 

Position Summary:  

The Vice President of Site Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence, meeting budgeted manufacturing output, overall site budget and managing supporting departments for the Cedar Rapids production facilities. The departments include the operational plants, maintenance, integration, warehouse, administration and safety. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner that maintains the standards of the plants in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices in a safe, efficient manner to produce Quality products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct and manage overall site operations including safety, environmental, production, maintenance, warehousing, administration, corporate support, and customer relations.
• Guarantee on-time supply of “right the first time” Quality product.
• Develop and implement continuous process improvement to reduce cost, downtime, and inefficiencies across departments at the site.
• Coordinate site activities through planning with Headquarters, NY business offices, and plant departmental managers to ensure all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure site operations meet budgetary goals, cost-control targets, and capital project requirements.
• Ensure strong collaboration with HR on workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Provide leadership and direction to develop personnel and to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Actively participate in proactive Human Resource resolutions as well as hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, and transfers of personnel.
• Provide leadership support during customer audits and ensure timely corrective and preventative action follow-up.
• Partner with Quality and Technical Operations to maintain and advance compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Assure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Maintain consistent collaboration and communication with Headquarters to align employee HR strategy. financial budget, sales needs, customer service, and global supply-chain priorities.
• Represent the site in corporate and global forums, ensuring transparency and alignment with global leadership priorities.
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across all levels of the organization.
• Execute other responsibilities and projects as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• BS or Masters in Science, Engineering or related subject
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP and ISO 9000 guidelines
• 8-15 years’ experience in leadership of manufacturing operations
• Experience with budgets and capital projects required 
• Extensive experience in working with stakeholders to create hiring strategies to develop quality teams.
•  Experience in Managing Manufacturing Operations
• Must be knowledgeable about industry trends, best practices, and change management
• Experience in operations/maintenance involving fine chemicals or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements: 

• Exhibit leadership and strong interpersonal skills; be capable of assuming responsibility for and managing diverse tasks.  
• Ability to travel as needed