Manufacturing Operations Leader – Lean, CI & Safety

Cardinal Health; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Riverview, Florida, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the operations department at our Sustainable Technologies facility. You will drive performance to meet financial, quality, safety, and delivery objectives through planning, resource allocation, and performance management.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 5+ years of supervisory experience, and proven Lean Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing supervision.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and cGMP compliance.
• Experience with production machinery and inventory software (SAP, NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a high‑performance, union‑free workplace through clear expectations, training, and support.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Plant Leadership to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and capacity planning.
• Ensure full compliance with Cardinal Health policies, cGMP standards, and EHS requirements across the production organization.
• Drive continuous improvement using COS, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE to enhance productivity and quality.
• Develop, coach, and mentor direct reports through performance management and succession planning.
• Prepare, manage, and review departmental budgets while leading cost‑control initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Cardinal Health in Riverview, Florida, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the operations department at our Sustainable Technologies facility. You will drive performance to meet financial, quality, safety, and delivery objectives through planning, resource allocation, and performance management.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 5+ years of supervisory experience, and proven Lean Six Sigma expertise.