Department Manager - Aseptic Packaging Operation - Casa Grande, AZ

• • Lead and develop Front Line Leaders and production teams across multiple shifts.

  • Drive operational excellence through achievement of key performance metrics, including OEE, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput, and material utilization.

  • Monitor and improve production performance through data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Manage departmental budgets and financial performance, with responsibility for budgets up to $12M USD.

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

  • Lead staffing, training, coaching, and employee development efforts to build a high-performing workforce.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams and site leadership to achieve business objectives and implement change initiatives.

  • Lead operational escalations, support audits and site visits, and make timely decisions to maintain business continuity.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, engineering

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA regulated food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership position

• Proven leadership experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

• Strong background in people leadership, operational performance management, and continuous improvement.

• Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc. 

• Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools

• Green Belt Certification but not required

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