Manufacturing Operations Manager - Weekend Shift

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of beauty and personal care products is seeking a Weekend Operations Manager to oversee compounding, filling, and packaging operations. This role involves managing a diverse team, ensuring production schedules are met, and promoting safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a strong background in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a filling/packaging environment.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience in a filling and packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and compounding workforce to meet schedules.
• Train and develop employees, ensuring performance objectives are achieved.
• Implement cost controls to meet budget targets.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager - Weekend Shift

kdc/one Groveport, Groveport, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM | Expires Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM

kdc/one Groveport is part of the kdc/one network, a leading producer of beauty and personal care products. We are a diverse team of experts offering innovative solutions in ideation, formulation, design, packaging, and manufacturing. With over 15,000 employees across 25 manufacturing sites worldwide, we invite you to join our growing team.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Weekend Operations Manager responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing all activities in the compounding, filling, and packaging operations during the Weekend Shift. The goal is to meet targeted batching and filling volumes according to the production schedule, supporting the company's customer and financial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the activities of the production and compounding workforce, including permanent and temporary employees, to ensure schedules are met within quality, safety, and operational standards.
2. Train, coach, and develop employees in the compounding and filling departments, ensuring performance and departmental objectives are achieved; manage performance, provide feedback, and maintain high employee engagement.
3. Coordinate between shifts to maintain operational momentum and equipment effectiveness during shift changes; collaborate with other departments on planning, scheduling, and changeovers.
4. Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance operational effectiveness, labor utilization, and quality; analyze and prioritize reliability issues, setting standards for improvement.
5. Implement cost controls related to supplies, overtime, and other variables to meet budget targets.
6. Drive process improvements using problem-solving tools and manufacturing best practices.
7. Monitor operational costs, including labor, inventory, scrap, and downtime, to ensure adherence to budget.
8. Ensure all work complies with the company's quality system, FDA good manufacturing practices, and maintains a clean production environment.
9. Promote and enforce safety and environmental policies in accordance with regulations.
10. Ensure all employees are trained and adhere to SOPs, Work Instructions, and cGMP procedures.
11. Assist safety teams with investigations and corrective actions related to safety incidents.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or related fields is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a filling/packaging environment.
2. At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a filling and packaging environment; experience in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals is preferred.

We offer a fast-paced work environment and a competitive compensation package.

kdc/one Groveport, Groveport, Ohio, United States of America