Manager, Operations

About the role

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.

Responsibilities

• Owns, develops, and drives the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision.
• Major accountabilities include associate safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial results (operational costs), and growth planning.
• Champions kaizen events with a focus on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives; supports lean initiatives by leading/facilitating kaizen events.
• Develops employees to reach their maximum potential that aligns with the corporate vision.
• Participates in budget preparation and long-range capital planning.
• Summarizes results and prepares presentations for leadership and customer review.
• Works cross-functionally with internal partners in Planning, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations Excellence, to provide guidance and direction for the individuals from these functions assigned to support the value stream.
• Ensures quality is a priority and continuously strives to improve systems, processes, and compliance.
• Leads by example through Pharmavite’s Operating Values and is highly visible on the manufacturing floor and in touch with the pulse of the operation across all shifts, supporting employees to enable them to do their jobs better.

Critical Success Factors

• Working knowledge and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a rapidly changing, intense, and demanding manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to drive improvements/results across departments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Analytical, fact-based problem solver.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
• High degree of attention to detail; strong sense of urgency.

Capabilities and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing/technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• Ten years of experience in a manufacturing and maintenance organization.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience & certification preferred.
• Obtain internal Lean Green Belt certification and Kata coach within one year of employment.
• Start-up environment experience.
• Assigned dosage form experience preferred.
• Power BI skills are a plus.

Pay

National Target Base Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $130,000.00 - $216,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills.

This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment.

Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Benefits

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.