Department Leader, Operations

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation.

Position Summary:

The Department Leader is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Gummies Department. They are accountable for achieving daily, weekly, and monthly results across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and reliability while ensuring strict schedule adherence.

As a culture leader, you will model Pharmavite’s purpose and values, embedding a “first-time right” mentality. You will drive robust root cause problem-solving (CAPA) and build team capabilities through active coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence & Strategy:

• AOP Execution: Execute the Annual Operating Plan, aligning departmental goals with the company’s strategic vision and managing expenditures to meet or exceed budget expectations.
• Workflow Management: Prioritize work to exceed productivity, safety, and quality goals. Coordinate with Production Planning, Maintenance, and Engineering to facilitate the seamless flow of raw materials and finished goods.
• Technical Support: Provide hands-on technical support for equipment and processes, including troubleshooting and developing control techniques.
• Yield Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of raw material usage and product yields to ensure standards are consistently met.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all practices align with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately.
• Problem Solving: Lead NCR (Non-Conformance Report) investigations in partnership with Quality, driving root cause analysis with urgency.
• Lean Leadership: Champion Autonomous Maintenance (AM) projects and daily improvement initiatives. Sustain operational changes to ensure long-term reliability.

People & Leadership:

• Performance Management: Directly supervise a team of 10 to 15 employees, providing meaningful feedback, teaching, and coaching to drive a high-performance culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Tech Ops, Operational Excellence, and Distribution to optimize departmental throughput.

Education & Certifications:

• Degree: A four-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required. An Engineering or Manufacturing Systems degree is a plus.
• Certifications: Six Sigma or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is highly preferred.
• Requirement: Must obtain internal Lean Green Belt certification and Kata learner status within one year of employment.

Experience:

• Industry: Minimum of 3-5 years in a Manufacturing or Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
• Leadership: Must include at least 3 years of direct supervisory/leadership experience.
• Domain Expertise: Specific experience in Food, Gummies, Confectionery, or related manufacturing in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment is preferred.

Shift & Physical Requirements:

• Schedule: Must be able to work the night shift (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM), including a weekend rotation.
• Environment: Ability to work in a general operations/warehousing environment witha moderate amount of time on the floor walking the equipment multiple times a shift.
• Safety: Ensure safe practices are being performed, and unsafe behaviors and conditions are corrected

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families wi