Department Leader, Packaging Operations

Pharmavite; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Lead, Manufacturing Operations to inspire teams to achieve safety, quality, cost, and reliability goals while meeting schedule adherence. This role emphasizes first-time-right production, root cause analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver customer requirements.

The position requires a four-year degree, at least four years in manufacturing/CPG with supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum four years’ experience in manufacturing/CPG with supervisory/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs in a CPG environment.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Ability to lead AM projects and coach teams.

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; 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.
• 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. Is the point person to communicate shop floor issues to the Operations Engineer.
• Investigate NCRs working in partnership with Quality to drive root cause problem‑solving with urgency.
• Champion/coach teams on AM projects.
• Perform analysis of raw material usage and product yields to ensure we meet or exceed standards.
• 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).
• Oversee and ensure operating expenditures meet or exceed expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety mindset

cGMP knowledge

JD Edwards MRP

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP software

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:

The overall responsibility of the Lead 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.

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; 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.
• 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. Is the point person to communicate shop floor issues to the Operations Engineer.
• Investigate NCRs working in partnership with Quality to drive root cause problem‑solving with urgency.
• Champion/coach teams on AM projects.
• Perform analysis of raw material usage and product yields to ensure we meet or exceed standards.
• 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).
• 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

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of four years’ experience in manufacturing/CPG, 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.
• General manufacturing experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment preferred. Depending on the department assigned, the flexibility to work either 8‑hour or 12‑hour shifts, including every other weekend on an alternate date schedule, may be required.

Environment:

• Exposure to disagreeable elements as may be found in a typical manufacturing environment is moderate but constant.
• Must be able to work a 6 PM to 6:30 AM shift on a 2‑2‑3 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 15 to 25 employees.

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: $80,000.00 - $133,000.00.

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 $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. 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 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].

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.