Manager, Operations

Pharmavite•New Albany, OH

91d•$117,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Operations Manager is the architect of the value stream, identifying value as defined from the customer’s perspective and leading the effort to achieve an ever-shortening value-creating flow. The Value Stream Manager (VSM) ensures customer satisfaction by leading cross-functional teams to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth of the business and team members. The VSM is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by ensuring alignment to business needs and growth, establishing future state strategic vision, and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing/ technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
Requires ten years of experience in a manufacturing and maintenance organization.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Leading to ensure 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.