Manager, Operations

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, NatureMade, 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. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. The Operations Manager is the architect of the value stream, identifying value as defined from the customer’s perspective and leading the effort to achieve an ever- shortening value-creating flow. The Value Stream Manager (VSM) ensures customer satisfaction by leading cross-functional teams to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth of the business and team members. The VSM is accountable for the long-term financial performance of the Value Stream by ensuring alignment to business needs and growth, establishing future state strategic vision, and developing and executing continuous improvement roadmaps. Key Responsibilities: Owns, develops, and drives the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision. Major accountabilities include associate safety, product quality, on-time delivery, financial results (operational costs), and growth planning. Champions kaizen events with a focus on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives; supports lean initiatives by leading/facilitating kaizen events. Develops employees to reach their maximum potential that aligns with the corporate vision. Participates in budget preparation and long-range capital planning. Summarizes results and prepares presentations for leadership and customer review. Works cross-functionally with internal partners in Planning, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations Excellence, to provide guidance and direction for the individuals from these functions assigned to support the value stream. Leading to ensure quality is a priority and continuously strives to improve systems, processes, and compliance. Leads by example through Pharmavite’s Operating Values and is highly visible on the manufacturing floor and in touch with the pulse of the operation across all shifts, supporting employees to enable them to do their jobs better. Critical Success Factors: You will be most successful is role if you have: Working knowledge and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques. Ability to work in a matrix organization. Demonstrated ability to lead in a rapidly changing, intense, and demanding manufacturing environment. Outstanding Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment. Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to drive improvements/results across departments. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Analytical, fact-based problem solver. Commitment to Continuous Improvement. High degree of attention to detail; strong sense of urgency. Capabilities and Skills Required: To take on these challenges, you will need to have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing/ technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. Requires ten years of experience in a manufacturing and maintenance organization. Six Sigma and or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience & certification preferred. Obtain internal Lean Green Belt certification and Kata coach within one year of employment. Start-up environment experience. Assigned dosage form experience preferred. Power BI skills are a plus. 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. National Target Base Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $130,000.00 - $216,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. 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 the following: annual performance bonus Medical benefits dental benefits vision benefits 401K match 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. Weprohibit 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. Pharmaviterecruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensatesindividuals 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. 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. DISCLOSURE 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr