DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

100% onsite at Thorne's manufacturing location in Summerville, SC. Relocation available.

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. You’ll be joining a team of more than 700 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY: Accountable for overseeing the daily activities and results of all operations functions and personnel. This includes ensuring all necessary resources are available and capable of meeting established regulations, quality standards and production plans and objectives, including cGMP and OSHA regulations, company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Directly responsible for managing the daily activities of production managers, supervisors, coordinating training and disciplinary actions when necessary. Responsible for leading and coordinating hiring, promotions, transfers and discharges. Serves as a mentor to Operations Managers, Supervisors and Leads through training and leadership. Coordinates with other department leaders to ensure a smooth and cohesive operation.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.

• Provide leadership and oversight to all production shifts and management.
• Develop and execute strategies, plans and associated processes to ensure production meets stated and required goals and scheduled demands for finished product.
• Oversee the development and deployment of training plans, methods, and curriculums. Provide the necessary support for production management to successfully promote operators through a manufacturing Credentialed Training program.
• Proactively apprise senior management and other functions of potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Oversee the development and review of key performance metrics and monitor performance to ensure that defined goals are met or exceeded, and corrective action if necessary, is promptly taken.
• Ensure production has all the necessary tools and resources to be compliant with Thorne policies as well as federal, state and local regulatory bodies, and other quality agencies, manufacturing standards, and certifying agencies as well as to provide and maintain a safe workplace for employees.
• Ensure alignment with Quality management, regulatory requirements and Thorne product and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure all validations have and are being performed prior to production utilizing equipment, processes, and cleaning. 
• Build effective partnerships with other department heads to facilitate open and candid communications and collaboration to drive the business toward achieving company objectives.
• Build and lead a highly performing team, secure the best talent, develop and strengthen staff and future leaders, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience); advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in manufacturing environment, including management, process optimization, scale-up, cGMP.
• Comprehensive understanding of dietary supplement manufacturing principles and practices, machinery and equipment, staffing and training, quality and regulatory requirements, key performance metrics and measurements. 

What We Offer:

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THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thorne values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.