Department Leader, Operations (NIGHTS)

Pharmavite Department Leader

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.

The overall responsibility of the Department Leader role is to inspire manufacturing operations to achieve timely daily, weekly, and monthly results in the areas of safety, quality, cost, and reliability while meeting department schedule adherence and attainment goals. Models Pharmavite's purpose, beliefs, and values for their employees by: embedding a first-time right mentality to reduce operational NCRs and reject/destruction costs, promoting robust root cause problem-solving/CAPA development capability within their team, and meeting schedule adherence and attainment goals to deliver customer requirements.

Additional Requirement: Must have the flexibility to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, based on business needs and manager discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and set the standard and tone for their team by modeling Pharmavite's purpose, beliefs, and values, while driving meeting schedule adherence and attainment goals to deliver customer requirements while meeting deadlines.
• Ensure productivity, safety, housekeeping, and quality product goals are met/exceeded; coordinates daily scheduling with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials and finished goods through the department. Monitors operations of shift while sustaining changes to ensure a first-time right mentality.
• Collaborate with all cross-functional teams to expedite and facilitate the flow of raw materials, components, bulk, and finished product through the department. Is the point person to communicate shop floor issues to all necessary parties.
• Partnership with Quality to drive root cause problem-solving with urgency.
• Champion/coach teams on all tasks and projects.
• Prioritize work to ensure customer, quality, and safety needs are met and or exceeded, positively impacting production metrics.
• Ensure safe practices are being performed, and unsafe behaviors and conditions are corrected.
• Provide technical support for staff for equipment and processes (troubleshoots and develops control techniques).
• Oversees and ensures operating expenditures to meet or exceed expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: A four-year degree or its equivalent combination of education/relevant work experience is required.

Certification: Six Sigma and or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing/CPG, to include supervisory/leadership experience. Specific experience in the department to which one applied is preferred.

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 $80,000.00 - $133,000.00. 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 be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us. Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

California Fair Chance Act: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Job Alert Fraud: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com's Careers section. If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.

More than 50 years ago, our founders aimed to improve health & wellness by focusing on the basicsgood nutrition and essential vitamins & minerals. Since that day, we've become a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers alike. Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority. Helping people live healthier, fulfilling lives is no simple task. Guiding us on our journey are our core beliefs. Simply put, we believe energy and vitality fuel the pursuit of happiness. We believe our world of plenty is creating a poverty of health, but good health should be within reach for all. We also believe in achieving good health through the power of complete nutritionnot quick fixesand that you can't have trust without truth.

Culture isn't something that's easily explained, but you know it when you feel it. And at Pharmavite, we like our people to feel supported.

Pro-Growth: You deserve opportunities to excel and grow professionally, no matter what role you play at Pharmavite. So we offer training and development opportunities to help you pursue your goals.

Fully Diverse: Everyone has a different view of the world, and we love that. Having a workplace where everyone is heard is key to good collaboration and meaningful participation.

Health-Minded: Health isn't something we deliver only to customers. Our employees and their families are on the receiving end too, through wellness programs that help us practice what we preach.