Operations Manager

North Hollywood, CA Direct-Hire $85000.00 - $90000.00 Onsite

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Manager role, I would focus on the following key skills and qualifications:

Core Leadership Skills

Manufacturing Operations Management
Production Planning & Scheduling
Team Leadership & Employee Development
Performance Management & Accountability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Workforce Planning & Staffing
Strategic Problem Solving
Change Management

Manufacturing & Production Expertise

Lean Manufacturing Principles
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Process Optimization
Production Flow Management
Capacity Planning
Throughput & Efficiency Improvement
Equipment Utilization
Root Cause Analysis

Technical & Operational Skills

Compounding and Batch Manufacturing
Pre-Weigh Operations
Packaging and Filling Operations
Shipping & Receiving Management
Inventory Control
ERP/MRP Systems
Manufacturing KPIs & Metrics
Downtime Reduction Strategies

Quality & Compliance

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
SOP Development & Compliance
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Safety Program Management
OSHA Compliance
FDA-Regulated Manufacturing Experience (preferred for CPG, nutraceutical, cosmetic, or food industries)
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Analytical & Administrative Skills

Production Reporting
Data Analysis and Performance Metrics
Budget Management
Labor Cost Management
Forecasting and Resource Planning
Microsoft Excel and Reporting Tools

Preferred Experience

5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Experience managing Production, Compounding, Pre-Weigh, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving teams
Background in CPG, Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverage, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Experience leading supervisors and large production teams
Proven record of increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving productivity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -092026-431724