Sr Manager, Site Operations

The Opportunity :

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Operations Manager, who oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. Manage a large team within a complex discipline or department, comprised of intermediate / experienced professionals. This role will be full time in our Paris, KY site.

What we are looking for :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• Experience : The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, making it an excellent fit for individuals looking to advance their careers within our organization.

MOC (Management of Change)

Strong PSM (Process Safety Management) experience required.

Experience working in the Pharma, Food or Chemical industry.

Who you are :

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as this position interacts and prepares reports for various levels of management.

Value team collaboration and can foster a cooperative and productive work environment.

Hands-on experience working with manufacturing-based processes and principles.

Formal training and experience in continuous improvement methods including 6 sigma or lean manufacturing preferred.

A bility to multi-task, prioritize, manage time, problem solve, and work as part of a team are crucial .

Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

High energy and eagerness to demonstrate personal initiative.

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented.

How you will thrive and create an impact :

Develops processes that will improve stewardship, safety, quality, and efficiency .

Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.

Supervise operations and triggers corrective actions.

Determines responsibilities of assigned staff and leads them to accomplish business objectives, daily schedule completion, training, and professional development plans; inclusive of associate hiring, training, advising, developing, and performance management.

Maintains and implements policies, processes, and procedures to meet the requirements of regulatory and compliance standards, safety standards, GMP policies, product requirements, customer requirements, and business requirements.

Leads or participates on project teams to identify and evaluate process improvements (safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, capability, automation, etc.). Utilizes lean manufacturing, 5S, and other process improvement methods to establish world class manufacturing and inventory management.

Establishes, develops, and manages appropriate systems to allow for effective and efficient production operations that meet or exceed operational requirements for quality, procedural adherence, schedule adherence, work completion, lead times, budget / work standards, and optimal workflow

Prepares or assists in preparing departmental budgets. Builds business cases, cost models and financial justifications for process improvements or other projects as appropriate .

Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

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