Operations Coordinator

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Help us bring the gift of health to life. 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. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

Position Summary

The Technician III is responsible for operational and comprehensive technical knowledge across multiple areas, leading a team to safely and efficiently execute their job duties while promoting and living out Pharmavite's Operating Values. Demonstrated expertise in the set-up and operation of production equipment and advanced maintenance skills, collaboration on problem-solving efforts, and initiation of process changes while expanding department capabilities. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), displays the technical and administrative competence to initiate revisions to existing documents, troubleshoot existing procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Builds employee capability to support sustainable solutions addressing systemic issues. Provides leadership to develop team members' problem-solving and technical knowledge to troubleshoot quality and operational issues.
• Displays technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in cGMP compliance and safety.
• Secures time for assessments to expand capabilities and meet capability goals.
• Tracks and structures various tasks, employees, and documents.
• Guides and coaches operators; motivates the team to use their knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
• Assists in communicating changes within shift change meetings; responsible for distributing information to team members and management clearly and effectively.
• Performs additional leadership tasks as assigned to support business needs.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers to align and ensure the efficient flow of correct materials into manufacturing in accordance with production schedules.
• Leads team to exceed daily shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) schedule adherence, changeovers, and identifies key losses to improve throughput and yield.
• Identifies and performs adjustments to improve production during operations to meet all production and quality requirements, including line speeds, daily production output, and required changeover times.
• Leads and trains on root cause problem-solving with urgency, ensures the team applies Lean Methodologies by implementing and sustaining corrective actions.
• Leads, coordinates, and executes equipment changeovers and work assignments to include setup and operation of production equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment by making regular inspections and completing assigned preventive maintenance work orders, and assisting in diagnosing and repairing equipment.
• Monitors the quantitative and qualitative achievements of Technicians/Leads and reports results to a Department Leader.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent education and experience/knowledge required.

Certification(s)

• Must have or complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.

Experience

• Demonstrated mastery in operating, troubleshooting, changeover, and repairing the majority of the department's equipment.
• Successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with continuous change initiatives.
• Flexibility to change work assignments, departments, and shifts based on business needs.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule multiple tasks with minimal supervision and adjust to changing priorities and assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present concepts and ideas to multiple levels and influence peers within the organization.
• Leads cGMPs, safety practices, and operational goals to achieve performance objectives.
• Capable of developing training material like one-point lessons and job instruction.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organize, lead, and execute changeover without assistance for critical equipment and more than 75% equipment/processes in the area(s) of responsibility. Meet or exceed established standards.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude to inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance, routine repairs on equipment, and complete required maintenance tasks.
• Improve individual operational and technical mastery over 75% of equipment/processes in assigned areas.
• Performs work consistently by adhering to established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and customer requirements with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Instructions (JI).
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, safety practices, and manufacturing standards, ensuring accurate product count and that correct labels for orders are used.
• Application of basic math skills, to include addition, multiplication, and division to calculate and adjust equipment, calculate parameters, and quality control measures, and the ability to do conversions and understand decimal placement according to requirements with the use of an electronic device.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulated health, sanitation, and safety requirements.
• Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weight, flavor, and general appearance of the product.
• Advanced user in Production Management Systems (PLM, JDE LMS, MES).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

• Stands and/or walks for the full work shift, may have restricted flexibility to move from their stations unless relieved by others.
• Performs repetitive job duties.
• Intermittently lifts and or moves loads unassisted of up to 40 pounds and over 40 pounds with the use of pallet jacks (manual or powered), two-person lift, or other mechanical aids.
• Pulls/pushes boxes of product on/offline and/or pallets using pallet jack, hoists, etc.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment controls, production containers on a production line, and hand tools to assemble/disassemble parts of equipment and address quality variations.
• Required to walk up and down stairs, and the rolling platform with handrails.
• The role may include bending and scooping large quantities of products from the container and dumping into the hopper above the head.

Environment

• Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees to wear hearing protection.
• Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., are sufficient to cause minor discomfort.
• Operating conditions may vary by department and area.
• Employees are required to wear all PPE, i.e., protective eyewear, hearing protection, hair net, safety shoes, uniforms, etc., for the assigned department.

Safety

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely by following standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of others.

Our Offer

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. 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. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $39,000.00 - $63,000.00. 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. It is not typical for an individual to