Senior Manager Operations

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Manager Operations

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

FW PLANT LEADER

Location:

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Fort Washington

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

This position provides direction to all managers, supervisors and professionals from the Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams, as well as provides leadership and alignment with the supporting groups to Manufacturing such as Operations Support, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratories, and Planning. The Senior Manager Operations is responsible to define and execute strategic business plans and operations goals and objectives. 

This position is responsible to execute on short-term production objectives ensuring proper and compliant utilization of manpower, equipment, and raw materials.  Develop recommendations and solutions for identified obstacles.  Partner with the supporting cross functional teams to determine priorities and resource allocations related to execution in support of the Plant’s goals, objectives, measures, metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled GMP training, comply with procedures, demonstrate integrity, promptly report deviations, foster employee engagement, ensure team training, and promote a collaborative workplace environment.
• Be a knowledgeable Power User of assigned systems, proficient in MS Office and relevant software, with experience in electronic batch records, SAP or ERP systems, and automated manufacturing execution systems, while ensuring GxP computer systems remain validated.
• Understand critical product, component, and labeling requirements, including product family, size, characteristics (color, viscosity), and processing parameters for active ingredients and excipients.
• Ensure departmental personnel are trained and compliant for their roles, act as a subject matter expert and curriculum owner, guide the training department in developing materials and curricula, and ensure timely completion of all required training.
• Ensure sufficient resources for investigations, drive root cause analysis and issue resolution, and participate in the investigation process by reviewing and approving investigations as necessary.
• Ensure employees are trained and compliant with procedures, foster a culture of engagement and safety, and promptly address deviations and safety hazards in the workplace.
• Maintain strong GMP knowledge, support audit processes, and ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with EHS to implement safety programs, promote adherence to safety standards, and maintain a clean and compliant work environment.
• Ensure all documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are aligned with defined manufacturing processes and GMP practices, approve relevant quality documentation, and make necessary edits to maintain compliance and performance expectations.
• Complete Operational Excellence training, ensure team participation, proactively identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities, and champion the implementation of Lean concepts and kaizen events within the team's processes.
• Translate company strategy into actionable plans for functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, planning, compliance) while providing direction and prioritization.
• Implement and maintain processes to manage technical and quality aspects affecting compliance, cost, and customer service, including product launches.
• Lead reviews of portfolio performance, key performance indicators, and collaborate in developing stra