Senior Vice President HHI Operations
Aker BioMarine is a leading human health and nutrition innovator that develops krill-derived products for consumer health and nutrition. Krill is a natural, powerful, and health-promoting source of nutrients from the pristine waters of Antarctica, and Aker BioMarine has a unique position in its industry.
In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.
We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.
We are about 250 employees globally, with more than 25 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.
Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.
SVP HHI Operations
The SVP HHI Operations has the overall responsibility for the Houston Plant and its performance. Together with the Plant Management Team, this position will ensure that the strategic roadmap for the plant is aligned with the company’s overall strategy, that the plant meets business objectives and production targets in a cost-effective manner, and that the company complies with all relevant regulations.
This position is part of the HHI Management team. Beyond ensuring efficient and effective management of the manufacturing plant, this position has a global responsibility for Quality Assurance and owns the global governance of how the Human Health Ingredients (HHI) division contributes to overall operations in Aker BioMarine.
Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end performance of the Houston manufacturing operation, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Deliver production results against aggressive targets, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, yield and cost structure.
Lead full plant P&L, including budgeting, capital allocation and operational cost management.
Establish and enforce a safety-first, quality-driven culture, ensuring strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards.
Lead and hold accountable a high-performing, cross-functional leadership team.
Drive strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, site upgrades and continuous improvement across the operation.
Ensure robust supply chain and inventory management to meet global demand requirements.
Partner directly with executive leadership, aligning plant performance with overall business strategy.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years proven leadership of a manufacturing plant operation with full P&L responsibility.
10+ years relevant experience from Nutraceutical, Pharma, Chemical or Food manufacturing.
10+ years leading cross-functional teams.
Deep understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance and safety standards, promoting a safety-first culture.
Demonstrated ability to scale operations, improve efficiency and lead capital initiatives.
Global mindset with experience working across international teams and supply chains.
Excellent knowledge of business management principles such as budgeting, strategic planning, project management, etc.
About Aker BioMarine:
Aker BioMarine develops bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world.
Superba™ Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.
FloraMarine is a plant-based, marine source of DHA omega-3 from algae, offering the highest natural concentration of algae DHA on the market today. DHA is widely known to be vital for brain and eye health, as well as early life nutrition.
LYSOVETA TM is a new dietary supplement product from Aker BioMarine, specifically targeting brain health. It contains essential nutrients including LPC-bound EPA and DHA, which are important for long-term brain health and function, across the whole lifespan.
What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:
You can expect a lot of challenges in an fast paced environment. In return we promise you will be part of a fun and exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.
- Locations
- Houston
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
Houston
We go out of our way to think differently about how to attract talented employees — and then challenge them to make a real difference.
About Aker BioMarine
Aker BioMarine is a leading innovator in human health, developing krill-derived products for consumer nutrition. The company holds a strong position in its industry and is the world's leading supplier of krill – the natural, potent and health-promoting source of nutrients from the pristine waters of Antarctica. Its ingredient portfolio consists of Superba Krill Oil, Lysoveta, Revervia and PL+.
Founded: 2006
Nationalities: 42