About this opportunity
Lesaffre lists this Director of Operations - Envera opportunity in altoona, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion-euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Envera develops and manufactures innovative microbial solutions to help clients achieve their business goals across a wide range of applications. From wastewater treatment for municipalities and industry to cleaning solutions for household and commercial use, Envera's products leverage the power of microbes to address challenges in bioremediation, water quality management, and solid waste treatment. Through the discovery, isolation, and industrial application of bacteria, Envera offers high-performing and sustainable products that benefit the lives of humans, animals, and plants. The company's mission is to leverage the power of microbes to create a more sustainable future.
Position Overview
The Director of Operations is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire manufacturing operations of the organization. The Director of Operations is accountable for driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, and ensuring the seamless production and delivery of high-quality products. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will lead and direct strategic growth initiatives and contribute to the development of groundbreaking solutions.
Ideal Candidate Overview
Principal Duties
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety‑first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
Manages and develops all manufacturing functions; fermentation, drying, formulation, blending, utilities, maintenance, lean manufacturing and regular CAPEX implementation.
Oversees all product manufacturing and optimization: People and asset Safety standards
Quality performance (all products manufactured match applicable quality standards)
Cost optimization
Maintenance for site and high level of OEE (overall equipment efficiency)
Leads a team of 20-25 employees organized over two shifts.
Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in the industry to maintain our manufacturing on a competitive edge.
Collaborates cross-functionally with business development, Quality, R&D and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of technical capabilities.
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within the technical team.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Advanced degree in engineering, biotechnology, or a related technical field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a technical leadership role within the environmental industry.
Extensive experience in Biotech, High‑tech, Probiotics or Feed Manufacturing industries is required
Proven track record of successfully driving performance and improvement of production site
Exceptional problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills
Results‑oriented, energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can‑do attitude. Continually striving for excellence.
Balance multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to navigate change and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
Strong project management and team‑building capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Core Lesaffre Competencies
Drives individual development: supports ones and people development; deals with complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity
Drives team efficiency and energy: manages team efficiency and manages change
Manages by example: maintain a professional attitude in all circumstances
Visioning: sets the vision and defines strategies
Inspiring: engages through a meaningful purpose; influences by a strong personal impact and convictions
Physical/Sensory Demands
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee will be required to bend, twist and use stairs/ladders. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particulates; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level requires the use of hearing protection in certain specified areas.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16603, US
Who can apply
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