Manager, Manufacturing Operations

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Manager, Manufacturing Operations to oversee manufacturing operations. They will direct and coordinate activities in the manufacturing of products and will report to the Site Manager, Manufacturing.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA office.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Drive a Safety Culture by managing department's safety procedures, hazardous waste, maintenance requirements, training programs, and storage facilities.
• Nurture ABS(Avantor Business System) culture by leading kaizen events, engaging workforce in continuous improvement activities and sustainment.
• Ensure Tier Daily Management(TDM) boards are updated and ensure problem solving activities are being held on a frequent basis. Lead A3 activities.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards, ie 6S, Hour by Hour charts, TDM.
• Ensure products are scheduled and manufactured in accordance to the needs of Customer.
• Interact with department supervisors in problem solving, decision-making, and personnel issues.
• Define objectives of the department.
• Maintain raw material inventories.
• Maintain manufacturing procedures.
• Evaluate department supervisors, review department personnel and determine headcount requirements.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
• 4+ years related experience and/or training.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Chemistry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of machine operation and production scheduling. Understanding of NuSil's products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Green belt certification a plus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.