Operations Engineering Manager

About the role

Thorne, a manufacturer of science-backed health solutions, is hiring an Operations Engineering Manager in Summerville. Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the manager leads a team of Engineering Technicians, Controls Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers to resolve technical issues quickly on the production floor and use a data-driven approach for long-term corrective actions.

Key responsibilities

• Attend production stand-ups and stay on the shop floor to monitor processes and lead troubleshooting of urgent issues and production stoppages.
• Review daily production handovers and drive data-driven, proactive corrective actions.
• Develop OpEx initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce labor costs and maximize product yield, and support Kaizen and RCA events with the Continuous Improvement Group.
• Build partnerships across departments to resolve chronic production and technical issues and improve OEE.
• Document equipment capabilities and give leadership actionable improvement recommendations.
• Work with peers on equipment specifications, URSs, SAT and FAT, operation SOPs and qualifications, including vendor visits.
• Recruit, coach and assess staff, and organize training to close skill gaps.
• Oversee equipment qualification and requalification, and approve SOPs, forms, work instructions and OCM specifications.
• Support CAPAs, submit engineering status reports to the Director of Engineering and lead cross-functional teams in developing PFMEAs at SME level.

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement or similar regulated manufacturing; 5+ years in management; 3+ years in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or cGMP standards.
• Ability to write detailed technical procedures and train staff; mentoring of junior engineers or interns required.
• Comfortable with senior management, staff and third parties.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD for technical drawing reviews.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, equipment controls, instrumentation, sensors and vision systems.
• Ability to manage project timelines, allocate resources and supervise others.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%, gym membership reimbursement and monthly supplement allowance.
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave, plus training and career growth.