Manufacturing Operations Manager

What Manufacturing Management 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. Manufacturing Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Manufacturing function.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred
• Fluent English proficiency, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Solid and proven management and leadership experience to include leading a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Oversees administration of all assembly and production operations at a single site
• Manages the attainment of production goals and KPI’s including production goals, strategic initiatives, headcount and quality standard
• Responsible for P&L and wellbeing of the department
• Develops and works to achieve plant specific goals and budgets
• Evaluates, adjusts, and manages workforce planning/ staffing levels based on customer insights, orders, and site demand
• Ensures adherence to all quality standard operating procedures through collaboration with the quality team to identify and mitigate quality risk factors. Administers company policies and procedures
• Promotes Operational Excellence and emphasizes an environment that fosters teamwork, due diligence, and commitment to satisfy customer requirements
• Develops and executes manufacturing and Operational Excellence strategies to achieve overall Company strategic objectives
• Approves, influences, and oversees the annual expense budgets for areas of responsibility
• All employees are expected to pay attention to and work in support of a safe and healthy work environment. This includes following the established rules, policies, and practices of environmental, health and safety
• Adhere and ensures compliance of GMP based Quality Systems requirements for medical devices and medicinal product
• As a leader and Manager, you will be expected to be a role model in exhibiting plant key behaviors and Leadership Essentials and fostering the development of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Responsible for performance management and development of direct reports including written performance appraisals
• Fosters an environment of career development and succession planning in line with Company’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives
• Encourages involvement in community affairs and volunteerism

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: $76,300 - $126,440

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: 11/5/2026 *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.

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 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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