[Remote] Associate Director of Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meet Life Sciences is partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to find a hands-on operations leader for their manufacturing site in Charles City, Iowa. The Associate Director of Operations will oversee manufacturing execution, planning, and compliance to drive efficient operations and lead teams in a regulated environment.ResponsibilitiesDaily leadership of manufacturing execution across shifts and unitsSite planning and scheduling; balancing demand, capacity, and laborOperational KPIs: productivity, throughput, utilization, and cost controlCompliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DEA standardsContinuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologiesCoaching and developing frontline and mid-level operational leadersSkills10+ years in manufacturing, operations, or regulated production environmentsExperience leading supervisors or managers in a pharma, chemical, food and beverage manufacturing, or other highly regulated settingStrong planning, scheduling, and cross-functional influence skillsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Operations Management, or related fieldLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferredLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltBenefitsRelocation assistance is availableCompetitive compensation and benefitsRelocation package availableCompany OverviewMeet Life Sciences is a global leader in providing bespoke talent solutions to the life sciences industry. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.peoplewithchemistry.com/.