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
Monitor operations for conformance to financial objectives; adjust accordingly when needed
Establish and maintain relationships with plant labor force to prevent or resolve problems
Financially responsible for the favorable budget execution and drive of cost savings projects
Provide clear expectations, training and support to department
Maintain a high-level accountability to self and department to achieve on time, on budget, and high-quality work
Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction through optimum utilization of resources and ongoing evaluation and improvement of methods and systems
Direct work priorities and timelines and allocate resources to assure overall goals and timelines are met
Develop direct reports, coach, mentor, and handle performance reviews - Ensure compliance with all Federal safety requirements for the production area and personnel
Partner with quality leadership to ensure good quality and cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing
Ensure that the manufacturing organization fulfills cGMP and procedural requirements - Prepare and review department budgets and lead cost and efficiency improvement efforts with production as well as across the site as appropriate
Drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to COS (Cell Operating System), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE throughout the factory
Keep abreast of industry best practices and market changes
Drive manufacturing strategy and ensure it is aligned with overall plant strategy
Partner with other plant leaders and collaborate to find the best possible solution and best practices
Lead, coach and train employees toward team concepts and foster environment for empowered, high-performance department
Identify and implement career development plans for staff
Review and oversee department expansion and capacity and fill in as plant manager as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering or a related field with emphasis in management
6+ years of experience in Manufacturing or related field preferred: preferably in a GMP medical manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success in managing people and leading multiples teams and/or departments
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated success in achieving results along with strong financial acumen and project management
What is expected of you and others at this level
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved
Anticipated salary range : $91,400 - $143,660
Bonus eligible : Yes
Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close : 5/12/2026 *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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