Head of Operations (Cosmetics OEM / ODM)

• Oversee budgets and projects to ensure corporate goals are met and projects completed on time.
• Lead teams to control capital budgets including equipment/technology evaluations, cost estimates, justification (ROI, quality issues, safety concerns), timelines, vendor relationships, onsite contractors, and process optimization.
• Improve batch yields by minimizing downtime due to lack of materials.
• Improve personnel efficiency to minimize headcount.
• Develop SOP’s for all plant operations.
• Develop training plans so all critical roles have backup plans.
• Knowledge and ability to work with permitting agencies (fire, water, stormwater, waste).
• Knowledge and proven track record of OTC facility certification.
• Responsible for facility safety plan.
• Improve labor calculations model for pricing template to provide more accurate quotes to actual manufacturing costs.
• Reduce total manufacturing overhead.
• Work with R&D to utilize existing equipment or determine needs for new equipment to produce new and innovative products.
• Lead teams to perform equipment validations (IQ/OQ) and new products (PQ) in compliance with FDA requirements and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• MBA preferred
• 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in cosmetics OEM/ODM or contract manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and OTC manufacturing requirements
• Proven experience managing large-scale operations and cross-functional teams
• Experience with capital projects, equipment validation, and process optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience in cosmetic, personal care, or OTC manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, audits, and certifications
• Background in scaling manufacturing operations and improving efficiency

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