Manufacturing Operations Manager (Onsite - Stafford Springs, CT)

Manufacturing Operations ManagerWe are pleased to announce that Solventum has entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Purification & Filtration business to Thermo Fisher Scientific. This transaction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, receipt of regulatory approvals, and country specific information and consultation needs where required. This is a significant milestone for the P&F business and will allow for the strategic investment and resources needed for sustaining growth and delivering customer solutions. By joining us during this transitional period, you will be able to work alongside an energized and mission-driven team who is experiencing this transition along with you. Until then, Solventum will continue to operate as a unified entity, and employment is subject to all applicable terms and conditions as set forth in our employment agreement and company policies.The Impact You'll Make in this Role The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Operations Manager will provide supervisory leadership for Stafford Springs manufacturing operations (24x7) and is responsible for driving safety, quality, service, productivity, and employee engagement. The position will provide leadership for 24/7 crewing, including weekend/on-call support. Here, you will make an impact by:Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, leading crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures, and equipment. Champion EHS for incident investigations and plant opportunities to improve safety through a positive and inclusive environment.Coaching direct reports and providing overall leadership to production and warehouse hourly employees and ensuring accuracy in production reporting and time reporting for payroll and adherence to plant policies for consistency in operations.Working and communicating cross-functionally with site support teams (EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Production Planning) to meet production schedules and implement improvements by prioritizing and allocating work schedules, monitoring production processes and staffing, and leading projects for improvements.Encouraging and implementing continuous improvement in safety, quality, supply chain, and productivity while being accountable for metric performance and maintaining positive human relations.Handling shifts administrative activities such as training, time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, training, etc.Providing effective communication through the organization with regular crew meetings.Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentOR High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and nine (9) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentIn addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:Two (2) years of supervisory or people management experienceAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Advanced supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience in medical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing (cGMP, ISO 13485)Ability to drive and influence change and lead cross functional teamsTraining and/or experience with SixSigma and Lean ManufacturingExperience working with hazardous materialsExperience leading cross functional teamsWork location: Onsite – Stafford Springs, CTTravel: May include up to 5% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $160,284 - $195,903, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at the linked document.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.