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Ultimate Staffing · 6 days ago

Production Operations Manager

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a highly qualified Production Operations Manager for their client in the Raleigh/Durham area. The Production Operations Manager is responsible for directing and optimizing packaging and inspection operations to ensure production volume, cost control, waste reduction, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

EmploymentHuman ResourcesManufacturingStaffing Agency

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Melanie Stiles

Responsibilities

Ensure all operational activities align with the Company's Quality System, Safety and Environmental Management System, and applicable U.S. and international regulatory requirements

Partner with Quality leadership to ensure compliance with cGMP practices and their effective implementation throughout manufacturing operations

Monitor weekly production schedules in coordination with Planning and Logistics to ensure timely and reliable customer service

Resolve escalated operational issues promptly, coordinating with internal departments as necessary to minimize disruptions

Lead and/or support investigations related to manufacturing exceptions, product failures, root cause analysis (RCA), and customer complaints at the appropriate level, ensuring complete and accurate documentation

Track and evaluate shift production metrics to identify operational issues and implement process improvements

Create, manage, and control the departmental budget, implementing strategies to support cost-effective production

Ensure all employees are properly trained in job-specific responsibilities as well as company policies, quality standards, and safety and environmental requirements

Conduct departmental meetings and skip-level meetings to support communication, alignment, and employee engagement

Establish a clear vision by aligning departmental goals and objectives with site strategies through effective performance management, and identify and implement career development plans for direct reports

Coach and support supervisors in best practices to promote a safe, efficient work environment and effectively resolve production challenges

Foster an empowered, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement

Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across areas of responsibility, including but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, TOC, SMED, 5S, and OEE

Lead or support special projects as assigned by the Plant Director, including Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Six Sigma projects, and safety-related programs

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including suppliers, Finance, and other internal departments, to align production activities with business objectives and market demands

Provide input into strategic decisions impacting the area of responsibility

Qualification

CGMP complianceLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationFDA regulationsManufacturing operationsLeadership experienceBudget managementProcess improvementEmployee trainingTeam collaboration