Operations Team Manager

Owens & Minor • Linwood, NC

17h • $81,270 - $150,930

About The Position

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™. Global Reach with a Local Touch 140+ years serving healthcare Over 14,000 teammates worldwide Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland 40+ distribution centers Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings 1,000 branded medical product suppliers 4,000 healthcare partners served This role will provide operations leadership for the Lexington Plant. Responsibilities include teammate development and asset reliability improvement, full responsibility for asset results, and predictability. This individual should be recognized for leadership capability, possess high standards of professional performance, display vision, and demonstrate both personal and organizational sensitivity. The role will report directly to the Plant Manager of the Lexington manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for maintaining process strategy and direction and receives direction in the form of plant and project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Experience leading people and collaborating across functional boundaries.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a variety of operational assignments in a manufacturing environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team as well as leading teams to complete projects within required timeframes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nonwovens and converting manufacturing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Experience and expertise with medical products, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages self and team in accordance with the Owens and Minor values.
• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of the operation.
• Manages scope and mitigates risk across the asset.
• Provides leadership for all operational issues, and collaborates with a cross functional team to identify, prioritize and correct areas that could impact business results.
• Meets or exceeds objectives in safety, cost, quality, productivity, customer service, and corporate ethics.
• Provides direct leadership to production teammates, maintenance associates and process technicians.
• Prepares and manages budgets and schedules.
• Is flexible on work hours and travel required to support problems and asset development.
• Supports the facility QMS policy and compliance by contributing to the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. The QMS requirements include Corporate QMS, MDSAP, and all other appropriate regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the Lexington site.
• Supports the facility EHS policy; complies with all local EHS regulations and codes; identifies, reports, investigates and addresses any EHS substandard acts and/or conditions and drives the setting of EHS objectives and evaluates the effectiveness of the plant’s EHS Management System.
• Provides leadership and coordination coordination with the business teams, staff management, staff functional groups, and manufacturing teams to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Participates in the development of strategic manufacturing and supply chain plans for the business.
• Supports and drives LEAN and cost reduction projects.
• Manages the data integrity and maintenance of required systems to ensure an efficient operation.
• Ensures actions are consistent with regulatory standards and corporate policy.
• Contributes to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager