Nulixir Inc.
Overview
Job Description: Production Engineer Company : Nulixir is an early-stage B2B biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and licenses IP for smart nanocarriers (nanovesicles) that optimize functional ingredients in food & beverage products. The technology supports multiple verticals in food and beverage, including nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, and more. Founded in 2019, Nulixir has grown with a board of senior executives from major food and beverage and related industries. Position Overview: Nulixir seeks a highly qualified professional to co-lead manufacturing operations. You will partner with Product Development, Sales, and Procurement to deliver premium quality products to B2B customers in a timely and cost-efficient manner and drive continuous improvement as we scale. Responsibilities
Lead a segment of day-to-day manufacturing operations, including developing a daily production plan and ensuring daily operations goals are realized Manage a growing team of Production Operators and Technicians Develop plans for all aspects of production including equipment purchases, staffing, work schedules, and material requirements Manage an annual capital spend of ~$2M+ and annual operating budget of ~$1.5M+ Design, implement, and manage production forecasting, capacity planning, and production scheduling based on prioritization of customer orders in partnership with Commercial Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to plan raw materials inventory for timely production Ensure a healthy and safe manufacturing environment compliant with federal and state regulations Develop understanding of process flow and key controls; drive continuous improvement of throughput and yield Design and implement new manufacturing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs Design and implement SOPs providing production instructions for all formulations (make-to-stock and made-to-order) Build a robust preventative maintenance plan for all equipment and minimize downtime Devise strategy to scale up operations and implement new extraction and production lines to grow capacity Conduct feasibility tests for scaling up production of new SKUs in collaboration with the Commercialization team Develop robust SOPs for end-to-end manufacturing of new products from bench-top to first production Define quality standards (quality control and quality assurance) across manufacturing and establish systems to meet them Establish a metrics-driven system to measure batch quality and meet defined goals (e.g., particle size, pH) Lead processes to obtain GMP, Organic, and other relevant certifications for the facility Maintain relevant quality and regulatory certifications on an annual basis Qualifications
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations in food & beverage, food B2B, or related industries Experience in various manufacturing roles: quality control, production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics Relevant certifications in manufacturing operations and/or quality control preferred but not required Experience establishing new manufacturing systems, processes, and operations (e.g., setting up new facilities) Strong experience building and maintaining a world-class quality organization within food and beverage Experience with rapidly growing, fast-paced businesses and/or startup environment Collaborative work style across functions and external resources to analyze data and drive actionable improvements Strong communication skills to convey findings and recommendations Self-motivated, organized, resilient, capable of prioritizing and overcoming obstacles Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels Entrepreneurial and self-starter; thrives in ambiguity Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $65 - $85K plus bonus Stock Options (after initial employment period) We Offer: diverse culture, start-up environment with flat hierarchy, competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, annual performance bonus, and stock options Nulixir Culture
Sleeves Up – Autonomy and creativity to own your role and drive impact 100% Transparency – Open feedback to enable fast learning and real-time iteration Be Defiantly Great – Challenge the status quo and accomplish what others deem impossible Unconditional Empathy – Listen to customers and colleagues to address real needs Be the solution, not just the critic – Take ownership and drive collaboration Note: This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and opportunities as described by the employer. The content has not been translated or altered beyond formatting for clarity. End of description
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Job Description: Production Engineer Company : Nulixir is an early-stage B2B biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and licenses IP for smart nanocarriers (nanovesicles) that optimize functional ingredients in food & beverage products. The technology supports multiple verticals in food and beverage, including nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, and more. Founded in 2019, Nulixir has grown with a board of senior executives from major food and beverage and related industries. Position Overview: Nulixir seeks a highly qualified professional to co-lead manufacturing operations. You will partner with Product Development, Sales, and Procurement to deliver premium quality products to B2B customers in a timely and cost-efficient manner and drive continuous improvement as we scale. Responsibilities
Lead a segment of day-to-day manufacturing operations, including developing a daily production plan and ensuring daily operations goals are realized Manage a growing team of Production Operators and Technicians Develop plans for all aspects of production including equipment purchases, staffing, work schedules, and material requirements Manage an annual capital spend of ~$2M+ and annual operating budget of ~$1.5M+ Design, implement, and manage production forecasting, capacity planning, and production scheduling based on prioritization of customer orders in partnership with Commercial Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to plan raw materials inventory for timely production Ensure a healthy and safe manufacturing environment compliant with federal and state regulations Develop understanding of process flow and key controls; drive continuous improvement of throughput and yield Design and implement new manufacturing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs Design and implement SOPs providing production instructions for all formulations (make-to-stock and made-to-order) Build a robust preventative maintenance plan for all equipment and minimize downtime Devise strategy to scale up operations and implement new extraction and production lines to grow capacity Conduct feasibility tests for scaling up production of new SKUs in collaboration with the Commercialization team Develop robust SOPs for end-to-end manufacturing of new products from bench-top to first production Define quality standards (quality control and quality assurance) across manufacturing and establish systems to meet them Establish a metrics-driven system to measure batch quality and meet defined goals (e.g., particle size, pH) Lead processes to obtain GMP, Organic, and other relevant certifications for the facility Maintain relevant quality and regulatory certifications on an annual basis Qualifications
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations in food & beverage, food B2B, or related industries Experience in various manufacturing roles: quality control, production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics Relevant certifications in manufacturing operations and/or quality control preferred but not required Experience establishing new manufacturing systems, processes, and operations (e.g., setting up new facilities) Strong experience building and maintaining a world-class quality organization within food and beverage Experience with rapidly growing, fast-paced businesses and/or startup environment Collaborative work style across functions and external resources to analyze data and drive actionable improvements Strong communication skills to convey findings and recommendations Self-motivated, organized, resilient, capable of prioritizing and overcoming obstacles Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels Entrepreneurial and self-starter; thrives in ambiguity Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $65 - $85K plus bonus Stock Options (after initial employment period) We Offer: diverse culture, start-up environment with flat hierarchy, competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, annual performance bonus, and stock options Nulixir Culture
Sleeves Up – Autonomy and creativity to own your role and drive impact 100% Transparency – Open feedback to enable fast learning and real-time iteration Be Defiantly Great – Challenge the status quo and accomplish what others deem impossible Unconditional Empathy – Listen to customers and colleagues to address real needs Be the solution, not just the critic – Take ownership and drive collaboration Note: This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and opportunities as described by the employer. The content has not been translated or altered beyond formatting for clarity. End of description
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