Department Leader, Operations

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Total rewards package

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Department Leader to manage daily operations, drive safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals, and develop team capability. The role emphasizes first-time-right execution, root-cause analysis, and robust CAPA development within a manufacturing environment.

Required four years in manufacturing/CPG with supervisory experience; Six Sigma/Lean exposure preferred. Generous total rewards and opportunities for career growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in Manufacturing/CPG with supervisory/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs in a CPG environment.
• Experience coaching AM projects and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the department to meet safety, quality, cost and productivity goals.
• Lead and model company values to drive schedule adherence and outcomes.
• Coordinate scheduling with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials and finished goods.
• Provide coaching and feedback to build team capability and performance.

Skills

SOPs & cGMPs

Problem solving

Leadership

Coaching AM projects

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

JD Edwards MRP

WMS & RF systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JD Edwards MRP

WMS

RF systems

Job description

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.

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.

Position Summary

Position Summary: The Department Leader is responsible for managing the daily operations of an assigned Department and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly results in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and reliability while meeting department schedule adherence and attainment goals. They model Pharmavite’s purpose, beliefs, and values for their employees by embedding a first-time right mentality and promoting robust root cause problem solving/CAPA development capability within their team, to attain goals to deliver customer requirements. Additionally, they are responsible for executing improvement plans and building team capabilities through training, coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Executes the Annual Operating Plan for their assigned Department, aligning goals and objectives to the company’s strategic vision, and ensures operating expenditures meet or exceed expectations.
• Leads and sets 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.
• Prioritize work to ensure productivity, safety, housekeeping, and quality product goals are met/exceeded; coordinate daily scheduling with other departments to facilitate flow of materials and finished goods through the department.
• Monitor operations of the shift while sustaining changes to ensure a first-time-right mentality.
• Accountable for team performance through teaching, coaching, and providing meaningful feedback to build capabilities and to drive a culture of high performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Distribution, HR, Tech Ops, Engineering, Planning, Operational Excellence, and Receiving departments to expedite and facilitate flow of raw materials, compounds, bulk, and finished product through the department.
• Investigate NCRs working in partnership with Quality to drive root cause problem-solving with urgency.
• Champion/Coaches teams on Autonomous Maintenance projects and daily improvement initiatives.
• Perform analysis of raw material usage and product yields to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure safe practices are followed and that unsafe behaviors and conditions are corrected.
• Provide technical support for staff with equipment and processes (troubleshoots and develops control techniques).
• Oversee and ensure operating expenditures 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. Obtain internal Lean Green Belt certification and Kata learner within one year of employment.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of four years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Consumer-Packaged Goods environment, to include supervisory/leadership experience. Specific experience in the department to which applied is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competent knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs within a CPG environment
• Experience working within a rapidly evolving environment, able to adjust to changing job requirements.
• Experience leading and coaching AM projects.
• Experience performing auditing in areas related to cGMPs, Batch Record Accuracy, and TPM requirements.
• Good organizational, analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, JD Edwards MRP, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Working knowledge in MRP, WMS, & radio frequency systems.
• Ability to lead delivery of required results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost each shift, ensuring that succeeding shifts are set up for success.
• Experience coaching, developing, and building high-performing teams; including cross-training and empowering individuals.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate operational tasks and duties.

Environment

Exposure to disagreeable elements as may be found in a typical manufacturing environment is moderate but constant. May stand and walk around for a majority of their shift on concrete floors. Must be able to work 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a 2-2-3 shift schedule.

Safety

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility

The incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for up to 25 employees.

Travel

Up to 10%; will require more extensive travel during the first year to onboard, train in assigned dosage form, and qualify new equipment.

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

• National Target Base Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $133,000.00.
• For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $88,000.00 - $146,000.00, 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 an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) 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.

If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].