Packaging Manager - Operations

Kenvue•Fort Washington, PA

1d•$124,100 - $175,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Manager provides strategic and tactical direction to the Fort Washington Plant Packaging Team, ensuring the achievement of safety, compliance, customer service, and continuous improvement goals. The role executes short-term production objectives and ensures personnel, equipment, and raw materials are used appropriately and in compliance. It develops recommendations and solutions to address operational obstacles. The manager translates broader business goals and objectives (OGSMs) into an executable plan for the Packaging Department. The position manages supervisors and professionals on the plant packaging team, provides leadership, and aligns with other site teams, including Planning, Quality, Technical Operations, GTO, and Maintenance. The manager partners with the Cross Functional Team to align priorities and allocate resources in support of Fort Washington’s growth and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health, or consumer packaged goods.
3+ years of progressive leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
Experience leading safety, quality, compliance, service, and cost performance within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections.
Proven track record of delivering results in manufacturing and operations leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams within a cross-functional matrix environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
Experience driving operational excellence, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis, risk assessments, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with regulatory agencies and external partners.
Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health, or consumer packaged goods.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance objectives.
Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams to drive performance and engagement.
Ensure employees are appropriately trained, qualified, and compliant with required procedures.
Oversee investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to resolve operational and quality issues.
Approve and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and service levels.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing action plans to address performance gaps.
Leverage manufacturing systems, automation, and ERP tools to support operational effectiveness and decision-making.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D to achieve business goals.
Support capital projects, operational improvements, and strategic site initiatives.
Manage departmental resources, budgets, and workforce planning to meet operational demands.
Serve as a key point of contact during audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment focused on continuous growth and development.