Operations Director

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

The Operations Director will oversee the strategic and operations leadership of the Manufacturing and Packaging Departments to meet quality standards and forecasted production schedules while being cost efficient.

This role leads the operations department in its drive toward zero accidents, zero defects, and zero waste and actively serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team. The role will be responsible for creating and implementing new processes, technical management of existing processes and the overall continuous improvement in both departments by holding their team accountable.

As a senior leader, the candidate will coach their managers in leadership & behavioral competencies expectations to deliver high impact business results.

Key responsibilities

EHS Responsibilities – All Associates

• Know, understand and comply with all Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines.

• Report unsafe conditions.

• Report all injuries, illnesses and hazardous materials releases.

• Wear personal protective equipment.

• Attend EHS training programs.

• Follow all safe work procedures.

Quality Responsibilities – All Associates

• Adhere to all Quality Compliance standards (Data Integrity, QA, and QC, etc.).

• Adhere to QMS policy and regulatory requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational standards in accordance to Safety, cGMP, and Quality standards and requirements.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the site’s long-term strategic plan.

• Develop the operating and capital budget for department.

• Provide leadership to set aggressive objectives and ensure performance standards are met.

• Deploy CI ways of working to drive performance improvement by developing standards of accountability and reporting of Operations Managers.

• Analyze inefficiencies and lead efforts to maximize the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality, delivery, and cost of both Manufacturing and Packaging departments.

• Collaborate, influence, and have direct engagement with executive leadership during onsite meetings, kaizen events, workshops, and site reviews.

• Understand complex business operations, identify best practices, and provide recommendations on areas of improvement.

• Communicate key findings and best practices to Site Leadership Team (SLT) and Site Director.

• Foster successful cross functional relationships with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, CI, and other groups which support day-to-day operations.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, or related field. Manufacturing, Engineering, or Related field.

• Minimum seven years' experience managing an Operations/Production process.

• Understanding of the End to End Supply Chain.

• Proven ability to champion change and innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate process improvement.

• Proven ability to influence others and foster collaboration.

• Ability to facilitate groups and individuals through the decision-making process.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Experience coordinating manpower requirements meeting daily operational goals.

• Ability to attract and develop talent.

• Demonstrated knowledge of production models and capacity scheduling.

• Ability to think strategically as well as manage day to day tactical issues.

• Thorough knowledge of GMPs and Haleon Quality Management System.

• Demonstrated ability to manage performance.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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