Operations Manager
Lubrizol IMEA
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Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager in Corona, CA to lead a 130+ person manufacturing and warehouse team. You will drive production to meet schedules, quality, and delivery commitments while enforcing cGMP and GDP practices and guiding continuous improvement initiatives.
The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in regulated manufacturing, with strong KPI, ERP, and cross-functional collaboration skills. On-site with competitive compensation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering required.
- 5+ years of leadership in regulated manufacturing/ops.
- Experience leading large 24/7 production organizations.
- Ability to analyze and solve production issues with bias-to-action.
- Strong software skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
- Experience presenting complex data to diverse audiences.
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing and warehouse org of 130+ employees.
- Ensure production meets specs, schedules, quality, and delivery dates.
- Develop annual headcount and operating expense budgets.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain on weekly production schedules.
- Monitor job orders and report risks to management.
- Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Drive lean, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
- Manage inventory, cycles, and kanban for production needs.
- Collaborate with NPD to ensure manufacturability and launch docs.
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Job description
At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.
The Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing an extruded thermoplastic medical device components and finished device assembly contract manufacturing operation. This position will supervise a manufacturing and warehouse organization of 130+ employees, including departmental supervisors, leads, extrusion technicians, operators/assemblers, material handlers, and receiving/shipping personnel. This position is responsible for monitoring the daily production and achieving production output, schedule attainment, quality, and productivity targets. They are responsible for ensuring that all operations are done in adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and other internal QMS requirements, while ensuring that all work performed meets Lubrizol safety policies and expectations. Actively identifies operational issues and constraints that prevent Operations department from meeting their goals and develops effective solutions to address those. In this role, you will:
- Lead the plant’s manufacturing organization to ensure that product is built in conformance to specifications and quality requirements and is delivered in full to customer ordered quantities and committed delivery dates.
- Continually assess and manage production capacity to ensure that manufacturing demand can be met both in the short-term to meet weekly production schedules and in the long-term to meet annual demand forecasts and annual operating plan.
- Develop and manage annual headcount budget plan and operational expense budgets.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to analyze and finalize weekly production schedules to ensure they are attainable based on capacity and resource constraints.
- Monitor the execution of job orders against the production schedule for timely delivery and report risks and issues to cross-functional partners and Management as required.
- Investigate any and all production control problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions.
- Ensure that line and departmental goals are clearly set and communicated to all personnel and that all production escalations are completed in accordance with policy.
- Manage production personnel performance against clearly defined objectives and expectations based on plant’s KPIs and targets and through effective and timely communication.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of production set-ups and execution in order to reduce overall manufacturing costs and improve delivery performance.
- Manage and minimize work order variances to ensure standard cost targets are met for material usage, labor times, yields, and overtime premium pay. Ensures that any erroneous data entries leading to variance are corrected and minimized.
- Work with cross-functional departments in identifying and resolving production problems that may arise.
- Determine equipment, material and manpower requirements for each job order to execute an organized schedule attainment strategy.
- Investigates internal product and process non-conformances and customer complaints through reporting, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and supporting team activities that are focused on recommendations of permanent manufacturing improvements to correct and prevent recurrences.
- Ensure that regular cycle counts are conducted in cooperation with Supply Chain per company policy to minimize inventory discrepancies and negative impact to production execution.
- Manages site’s MRO supplies kanban system to ensure that required production supplies are always in stock to prevent negative impact to production execution.
- Oversee finished goods inventory levels to effectively use working capital and minimize inventory write-offs.
- Plan, monitor, and report real time material consumption, labor hours, and WIP movement in the system.
- Review and approve as required change orders and execute them appropriately.
- Team up with New Product Development team to ensure design-for-manufacturing considerations are incorporated and that required documentation for commercial launch is complete and in place to facilitate a smooth transition of NPD product to production.
- Ensure that operations staff follow all company policies and safety procedures, include requirements for working in a controlled environment.
- Develop positive relationships with all staff in order to meet and align to plant operational goals.
- Monitor and improve as needed manufacturing operator training program to ensure staff follow standard work procedures and meet operational performance metrics.
- Implement manufacturing cross-training program to provide optimal production flexibility while promoting career development for staff.
- Maintains and reinforces standards for housekeeping and safety across the plant.
- Create succession plans and development plans to improve effectiveness of staff.
- Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management in a regulated industry – medical device, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, etc. production facility.
- Experience leading large 24/7 production organizations:
- Experience formulating and driving KPIs to meet corporate goals and objectives.
- Experience driving Continuous Improvement and change across large organizations.
- Ability to quickly analyze and problem-solve various production issues with a bias-to-action to implement effective solutions.
- Strong computer software and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Experience in presenting complicated data and information to diverse business professional audiences.
- Experience with thermoplastic extrusion operations and medical device assembly.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and fundamental six sigma statistical concepts.
- Strong experience developing and managing manufacturing teams to performance metrics.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, both ISO class 7 and class 8.
- Familiarity with standard cost models and capacity resource planning methodologies.
- Flexible to change and possess a high level of integrity with an “All In - Can Do Attitude” with employees across all levels, departments and or roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value.
Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
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