Senior Manager, Operations

Introduction

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 will 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.

The Senior Manager, Plant Operations is a critical leadership role for our manufacturing site. Responsible for delivering against all safety, quality, productivity, and financial expectations in the two or three strategic operations departments aligned with Pharmavite’s strategy, priorities, and values. This role establishes short and mid‑term plans for the departments to enable delivery of the capabilities required for business growth. He/she cultivates a high‑performing, inclusive organization so that our diverse employees are engaged, energized, and empowered to deliver results together.

He/she works closely with the Director, Plant Operations, leads a team of 2 direct reports, and partners with other department managers and cross‑functional colleagues across the Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D, to manage about 350 employees and drive real benefit to Pharmavite.

• Proven ability to quickly assess the organization and its performance results, identify priorities, and put both short and mid‑term plans into action to drive systemic, sustainable improvement.
• Known to act with urgency and to make sound and timely judgments in an ambiguous environment.
• Strong technical skills, including LEAN/Six Sigma and financial acumen in an operations environment.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and motivate with multiple stakeholders and employees at all levels.

Role model the Pharmavite Purpose and Operating Values. Drive world‑class health, safety, environmental, and quality performance every day. Lead and manage a positive team‑oriented culture to motivate employees and maximize productivity; develop and coach leaders across a multi‑shift, 24x7 operation. Establish clear priorities and implement management systems that deliver sustainable results in key performance metrics; leverage continuous improvement tools and work processes to deliver these results year on year.

Exercise good judgment in decisions, controlling the use of resources and costs. Develop and manage budgets well, meeting or exceeding labor and material standards. Partner with planning and scheduling resources to develop optimum production sequences to support reliable, predictable performance. Implement industry best practices for manufacturing processes; build a ‘benchmark and reapply’ mindset, leveraging successes and lessons learned from and shared with other manufacturing sites.

Responsible for full implementation of Tableting Supply Chain via Project Daybreak. Own the development of a capacity plan for the packaging operation, including reliability improvements and capital investments. Develop the execution plan and implement Career Path Progression (CPP) across the Opelika Site to establish a clear roadmap for employee career paths in operations.

Four‑year college or university degree or its equivalent in Business, Engineering, or Science. An MBA is preferred.

Ten years of progressive manufacturing leadership roles in a top‑tier company. Experience working in other functions across the Supply Chain, such as Planning, Engineering, Technical Operations, Operational Excellence, or Sourcing.

Comprehensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs in a related manufacturing environment. Hands‑on experience with bringing new technologies and capital…