Operations Engineer
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
Developing standards and procedures to improve reliability of manufacturing process.
Leading root cause problem solving for Operational NCRs (non-conformance reports) and Customer complaints and identifying how to prevent reoccurrence (CAPAs).
Supporting Operational Excellence initiatives including but not limited to Total Productive Maintenance programs i.e. Autonomous Maintenance.
Leveraging your Technical Mastery of manufacturing to aide with successful new product launches, understanding processing times (routers), and implementing process improvements.
Utilizing appropriate problem-solving techniques to determine root causes of manufacturing failures (Design of experiments, RCFA, FMEA, etc.) and initiates necessary corrective action to eliminate/reduce reoccurrence.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations engineering or process improvement within an industrial manufacturing or military environment.
Knowledge in data analysis techniques such as Statistical Process Control, Fault Tree, Fishbone, Six Sigma (DMAIC).
Strong quantitative acumen with the ability to perform data analysis including the ability to perform trending and data collection.
High level of interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with business partners and working groups to meet mutual goals.
A 4-year college or university degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Food Science degree or equivalent experience.
Skills
Technical Mastery of manufacturing.
Hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Proven track record for implementing and sustaining operations systems, methods, skills, and behaviors.
Continuous improvement mentality, searching for the next improvement opportunity using data, qualitative information, and direct observation of the process.
Behavioral traits that are effective in sustaining success using plan-do-check-act (PDCA) processes.
Participation in or leadership of a change cross functionally in a manufacturing environment to align to a vision or industry best practices.
Qualifications
Recognized as a strong technical leader with hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment.
Driven reliability and work process improvements leveraging experience from the operations, technical/process knowledge in a sustainable way.
Reduced Operational Non-conformance (NCRs)/Customer Complaints and associated loss (reject/destruction) while ensuring robust root cause problem-solving and the right corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs).
Successful new product development (NPD) transfer.
Demonstrated a continuous improvement mentality, searching for the next improvement opportunity using data, qualitative information, and direct observation of the process.
Demonstrated behaviors that are effective in sustaining success using plan-do-check-act (PDCA) processes.
Participated in or lead a change cross functionally in a manufacturing environment to align to a vision or industry best practices.
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, such as Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you.
Pay
Base pay is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $88,000.00 - $146,000.00, 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.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is not specified.