What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collection Operations Manager position at The Lauridsen Group?
Build a career with a company built to last.
For over 25 years, Proliant Health & Biologicals (PHB) has provided essential products to global health markets. We are growing in Texas and are seeking a Collection Operations Manager to help lead and strengthen our raw material collection operations.
At PHB, we value:
Safe, consistent operations
People who take pride in their work
Performance, reliability, and continuous growth
If you’re looking for a stable employer where your leadership makes a real impact, and where the work you do supports a critical global supply chain, we’d like to talk with you.
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About the Role
The Collection Operations Manager provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for raw material collection operations that are critical to PHB’s manufacturing supply chain. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent, compliant, and cost‑effective collection of safe, high‑quality raw materials.
You will lead supervisory staff, oversee daily and long‑term operational performance, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives while maintaining full compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and PHB/partner site standards.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required (Operations Management, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred).
Advanced technical or leadership training preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in biological production, food/meat processing, or manufacturing operations.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience leading supervisors or managers.
Demonstrated experience overseeing raw material supply, production planning, and regulatory compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide overall leadership and direction for raw material collection operations and supply continuity.
Lead, coach, and direct Operations Supervisor responsible for day-to-day collection activities.
Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials to support manufacturing demands while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and HR to align collection operations with production, compliance, PHB values, and business needs.
Responsible for development and ongoing maintenance of SOPs, SSOPs and JSAs
Serve as the primary point of accountability for compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, site-specific, and corporate requirements within collection operations.
Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support production requirements in a cost-effective manner.
Manage and maintain operational performance metrics related to safety, quality, efficiency, and raw material yield; assess trends and implement corrective actions and improvements as needed.
Ensure collection equipment, machinery, and systems are maintained, repaired, or replaced through coordination with contractors, maintenance and leadership teams.
Provide oversight of critical process systems including centrifuges, liquid handling, and environmental and temperature control systems; escalate operational risks as appropriate.
Partner with PHB leadership to communicate operational status, risks, and performance through regular reporting and updates.
Support hiring, development, and performance management, for operational roles.
Ensure training standards are established and maintained for cGMPs, USDA, OSHA, and site regulatory requirements.
Lead and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, compliance, and positive employee relations across collection operations.
All other duties as assigned
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced working knowledge of regulated raw material collection or production environments.
Strong understanding of cGMPs, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and labor relations considerations.
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and influence cross-functional teams both internally, and externally.
Ability to evaluate operational data, assess risk, and make sound business decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with plant leadership and corporate partners.
Ability to manage complex operations, multiple priorities, and competing demands.
Working knowledge of basic business systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work extended or flexible hours based on operational needs.
Ability to operate a company vehicle as required.
PHB is an E-Verify employer.