Manager, Assembly

What Assembly 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.

Job Summary

The Manager, Assembly is responsible for a team of assembly workers across multiple shifts for a non-sterile manufacturing site. In this role you will ensure that production deadlines are met, while maintaining high quality and productivity outputs. The Assembly Manager identifies the appropriate amount of labor and resources required to meet/exceed production goals, introduces and implements new/improved processes as well as upgrades equipment as needed. You are responsible for achieving a safe working environment by ensuring that all team members adhere to quality standards and safety protocols set at the plant level. In this role you are responsible for all Human Resources activities inclusive of hiring, firing, performance management, and employee development. This role reports to the Director of Operations, regularly interacts with executive leadership, and plays a critical role in the management of the plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all assembly and production operations at a single site across multiple shifts. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production to put together component parts to make assemblies, sub-assemblies or completed units, using standard operating procedures.
• Provides leadership and direction to associates in a multi-zoned, multi-shift operation. Drives continues improvement in the areas of safety, quality, production throughput and cost optimization.
• Establishes and actively manages the attainment of KPIs including production goals, strategic initiatives, headcount and quality standards.
• Ensures an adequate number of resources are available to support production volume. Evaluates, adjusts and manages workforce planning/ staffing levels based on business unit insights, orders and site demand.
• Reviews daily assembly production records to identify trends or potential performance issues with materials, processes, or personnel.
• Provides training to new and existing employees to ensure an understanding of processes, procedures, and the proper operation of equipment.
• Assesses the site for inefficiencies and addresses issues through the continuous improvement of current and potential processes, methods, etc.
• Ensures adherence to all quality standard operating procedures through collaboration with the quality team to identify and mitigate quality risk factors.
• Effectively collaborates with other functional areas including planning, warehouse operations, quality, finance, EH&S, etc.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• Fosters a positive culture by creating a working environment where teamwork, integrity, and collaboration are encouraged.
• Ensures compliance with and communication of company policies and procedures. Addresses site specific concerns and sees issues through to problem resolution.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience preferred
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• Strong people management and culture development skills
• Strong communication skills; written and verbal
• Ability to collect and analyze data as well as report out on trends
• Proficiency with various PC programs and tools including MS Office, Tableau, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and medical device quality regulations
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises assembly line employees and front line supervisors
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines and adhere to safety protocols
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• 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:$95,300 - $122,580

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:04/05/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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.