What Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Job Summary

The Manager, Production Operation manages/coordinates teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas in a temperature-controlled FDA regulated facility. This job plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The Manager, Production Operation ensures safe and compliant operations in assigned area and addresses quality issues as needed. This job has full management responsibility including hiring, firing and assessing the performance of team members.

Responsibilities

Leads, directs, and controls the day-to-day activities of a single production line or multiple production lines to achieve the short and medium-term production objectives.Plans, manages and reviews production operations to achieve output and quality objectives; undertaking production activities to transform tangible inputs (e.g., raw materials or semi-finished goods) or intangible inputs (e.g., ideas, information, know how) into finished products or services.Develops and implements production schedules to ensure the effective use of labor, tools, plant and equipment.Ensures that the production instructions and operations are meeting quality SOP’s and orders are completely accurately and in a timely manner.Audits, monitors, and determines the quality of processes or outputs, either against defined internal or regulatory standards and reports/ responds to process deviations and defects.Hires, leads, directs, evaluates, and develops team members to ensure the production team meets it's established targets and standards.

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience, preferredBachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staffParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsEnsures employees operate within guidelinesDecisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customersInteracts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior managementInteractions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projectsGains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range: $90,000 - $130,000 USD annually

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 2/4/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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