Opella · 1 month ago
Head of Production
Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveOpella is a global leader in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market, dedicated to simplifying self-care for consumers worldwide. As the Head of Production at the Virginia manufacturing site, you will oversee manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while leading a team to achieve production goals and drive continuous improvement.
Health CarePersonal HealthRetail
Responsibilities
Own site KPIs across manufacturing and packaging
Act as the ‘Nominated Person’ under Section 37(1)(e) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Lead strategic and operational direction for the entire production facility
Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet operational goals
Manage a team of up to 120 employees, including 8 x direct reports
Build a skilled, flexible workforce through robust training and development systems
Monitor, track, and communicate monthly production performance, identifying improvement strategies
Ensure budget adherence and close gaps in areas such as activity recovery, expense management, headcount, and yield
Achieve schedule attainment aligned with production plans
Implement Global Manufacturing Excellence principles (e.g., Opella Performance System) and best practices
Deliver projects focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Sustainability
Drive team engagement and deliver on annual ‘Your Voice’ survey commitments
Oversee skills coverage and individual growth plans, including production L&D
Participate in annual budget cycles and submit productivity improvement plans
Manage minor CapEx submissions and NPD costing in line with project timelines
Maintain safe systems of work and risk-free environment, complying with corporate and legal health and safety requirements
Qualification
Required
Degree qualified in Engineering or similar discipline
Technical (Engineering) background and Production Leadership within GMP environment- FMCG Industry preferred
Proven people leadership with a track record of meeting team & individual development
Proven history of achieving both Production KPI's and Continuous Improvement on those KPI's
Strong problem-solving skills across people, processes, and technical challenges
Ability to thrive in a regulated environment while embracing a Challenger Mindset
Solid financial acumen and comfort managing budgets
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and their impact on business results
Skilled influencer across all levels of the organization
Project champion with exceptional planning, time management, and presentation skills
Autonomous and adaptable, balancing long-term strategy with short-term priorities
Company
Opella
Opella is a consumer healthcare business segment of Sanofi.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-20Acquired
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