Redeployment LLC is hiring: Manufacturing Operations in California

This range is provided by Redeployment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Redeployment

President at Redeployment | Navy Vet | Executive Staffing and Recruiting | Veteran Hiring Advocate

Manufacturing Operations Manager/Senior Manager/Director

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Operations Manager/Senior Manager/Director

LOCATION: Must be located in California, no exceptions; Position is currently virtual, but candidate MUST reside in California due to travel requirements for position. (Prefer Southern California/Orange County)

Full time or Contract role with intent to hire within several months; candidate MUST be open to full time employment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Located in Southern California or SF Bay Area
• STEM Degree
• Biotechnology/Life Science/Over The Counter manufacturing experience
• Open to full time employment
• Interested in working with a SMALL, STARTUP team (less than 50 employees)

These are hard requirements. Our client will not consider candidates that do not meet these basic requirements. This person will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, providing oversight of all production of the Contract Manufacturer, performing technical analysis of the product processes and ensuring accuracy of the manufacturing documentation and processes for our OTC antifungal product line.

This individual will oversee material flow, production scheduling, KPI optimization, ensure adequacy of commercial supply and vendor coordination to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient operations. This client replies on 3rd parties for production, testing and distribution and thus a major focus of this role will be vendor management and planning.

The manufacturing operations and supply chain manager will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing all production documentation, including batch records and purchase orders, while ensuring alignment with quality function for cGMP standards. The manager will be working closely with internal teams and external partners, the manager will drive operational excellence, maximize production capacity, reduce costs, and contribute to the successful launch and scaling of new products in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and coordinate supply chain and manufacturing operations to ensure timely production and delivery of OTC antifungal products.
• Conduct operational and technical analysis to improve product quality and support product development efforts.
• They will manage material flow across the supply chain, including raw material procurement, inventory management, and coordination of production schedules with CMOs and internal teams.
• Develop and manage supply to demand forecasts, production schedules, inventory strategies, and procurement plans.
• Oversee and maintain all production documentation, including batch records, production logs, and manufacturing instructions, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, and up to date
• Review and approve manufacturing documents, purchase orders, and batch production records to ensure alignment with cGMP standards and internal requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional scheduling to align production, quality control, product development and inventory management activities.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery) and find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and cost control.
• Support regulatory compliance for OTC pharmaceuticals including FDA cGMP requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
• Oversee formulation and/or process-related post-production technical maintenance activities.
• Help develop Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) from a formulations perspective and assisted the reformulation team to deliver all planned CIP.
• Utilize chemical or process engineering principles to troubleshoot and optimize production processes.
• Drive formulation enhancements in partnership with R&D to improve product stability, efficacy, and sensory characteristics.
• Support the launch of new products or line extensions by ensuring operational readiness.
• Work with engineering and product development to optimize operational metrics of throughput, batch capacity, monthly capacity, finished goods inventory, and yield optimization.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, product development R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related STEM field
• 5-15 years of experience with biopharma in manufacturing operations, technical operations, and related with a STRONG preference for OTC experience
• Proven record of CMO engagement
• Exceptional skills in data analysis and interpretation including production forecasting, COGs analysis and reduction, and technical analysis of engineering, and production systems.
• Familiar with analysis of chemical batch processing.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and FDA regulations for OTC products.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and supply chain analytics.
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Excel, database manage management and data analytics and calculations a requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and vendor management skills.
• Must be proficient English speaker with ability to efficiently dialogue and persuasively articulate concepts and understand needs of 3rd parties.

TWO OPTIONS: CONTRACTOR OR FULL TIME

CONTRACTOR:

COMPENSATION:

Weekly time commitment:

o 15 hours/week, temp to hire for 2-3 months

o $5,000 - $6,000/month

FULL TIME:

COMPENSATION:

• Mgr. Sr Manager. 5 to 10 years experience in similar position: $100,000 to $115,000 + Benefits.
• Assoc Dir/ Director. 10 to 15 years experience in similar position. Includes supervision experience: $115,000 to $130,000 + benefits.

REPORTING & TEAM COLLABORATION:

Reports to the CEO.

Works closely with:

– CTO / VP of Product Development

– Sr. Director of Engineering

– Technology and Quality Consultant

About The Company

Our client is a biopharma and consumer health company preparing to launch a novel over-the-counter treatment utilizing proprietary anti-fungal and moisture-control technology in 2025. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the organization is building a pipeline of innovative dermatological and healthcare solutions across both OTC and prescription markets.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Redeployment by 2x

Get notified about new Manufacturing Operations Specialist jobs in California, United States.

La Verne, CA $107,185.00-$138,710.00 2 weeks ago

Thousand Oaks, CA $40.00-$42.00 2 weeks ago

Carpinteria, CA $119,200.00-$199,288.00 1 day ago

Supply Chain Engineer, Process & Labor Management

Manufacturing Operations Excellence Lead

Downey, CA $100,295.00-$125,369.00 3 days ago

Los Angeles, CA $56,763.00-$134,317.00 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Product Operations

Sunnyvale, CA $138,000.00-$202,000.00 1 week ago

Thousand Oaks, CA $40.00-$42.00 1 week ago

Manufacturing Associate/Operations Specialist

South San Francisco, CA $110,000.00-$130,000.00 6 days ago

Manufacturing Engineering – Fasteners, Supply Chain (Dragon & Falcon)

Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing) (On-Site)

Cypress, CA $85,000.00-$92,000.00 3 weeks ago

Sr. Manufacturing Technology Specialist - Warehouse Excellence (Remote)

Diamond Bar, CA $85,229.38-$123,582.61 5 days ago

San Francisco, CA $180,000.00-$240,000.00 1 month ago

VP of Operations - Construction/Manufacturing

Process Engineer, Body in White, Megafactory

Manufacturing Manager - Operations, Selution

Irvine, CA $111,650.00-$159,500.00 1 month ago

Manufacturing Engineering – Fasteners, Supply Chain (Dragon & Falcon)

Entry Level Aerospace Manufacturing (1st Shift 5:00am - 1:30pm)

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Medical Device Manufacturing (Smartwatch)

Production Control Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

San Francisco, CA $149,515.00-$175,900.00 1 day ago

Manufacturing Production Manager JN -072025-163161

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.