Manager, Operations

Position Overview

The Operations Manager is the architect of the value stream, identifying value from the customer's perspective and leading the effort to achieve an ever-shortening value‑creating flow. The Value Stream Manager (VSM) ensures customer satisfaction by leading cross‑functional teams to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth. The VSM is accountable for the long‑term financial performance of the value stream by aligning to business needs and growth, establishing strategic vision, and developing continuous improvement roadmaps.

• Owns, develops, and drives the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision.
• Major accountabilities include associate safety, product quality, on‑time delivery, financial results (operational costs), and growth planning.
• Champions kaizen events with a focus on continuous improvement and productivity initiatives; supports lean initiatives by leading/facilitating kaizen events.
• Develops employees to reach their maximum potential that aligns with the corporate vision.
• Participates in budget preparation and long‑range capital planning.
• Summarizes results and prepares presentations for leadership and customer review.
• Works cross‑functionally with internal partners in Planning, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations Excellence to provide guidance and direction for the individuals from these functions assigned to support the value stream.
• Leads to ensure quality is a priority and continuously strives to improve systems, processes, and compliance.
• Leads by example through Pharmavite’s Operating Values, is highly visible on the manufacturing floor and in touch with the pulse of the operation across all shifts, supporting employees to enable them to do their jobs better.

• Working knowledge and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a rapidly changing, intense, and demanding manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to drive improvements/results across departments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Analytical, fact‑based problem solver.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
• High degree of attention to detail; strong sense of urgency.

• To take on these challenges, you will need to have:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing/technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• At least ten years of experience in a manufacturing and maintenance organization.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience & certification preferred.
• Obtain internal Lean Green Belt certification and Kata coach within one year of employment.
• Start‑up environment experience.
• Assigned dosage form experience preferred.
• Power BI skills are a plus.

National Target Base Pay Range: $ - $. The salary range is based on national standards; for candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $ - $. Compensation will take into account geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job‑related skills. The total rewards package includes annual performance bonus, medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.

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.

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.

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