Saint-Gobain - Gaithersburg, MD
posted 6 months ago
The Operations Manager will lead all aspects of a multi-product operation at the Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility in Gaithersburg, MD. This role is crucial in ensuring that customer expectations are exceeded by driving the plant to its full potential, delivering high-quality products at market-leading levels. The Operations Manager will identify and implement continuous improvement activities that enhance employee performance, manufacturing efficiency, equipment uptime, product quality, and operating costs. This position involves managing cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency, add capacity, support future growth, and prioritize capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments. In this role, the Operations Manager will lead, develop, and coach all manufacturing employees, including salaried production supervisors, process engineers, and hourly manufacturing technicians. The focus will be on ensuring the completion of all standard work, projects, and deliverables safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Operations Manager will manage and support front-line supervisors of the Cell Therapy and Final Fill Plans, directing plant activities such as personnel engagement, safety performance, production control, and cost management. The Operations Manager will actively drive Operational Excellence and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) within departments, establishing objectives based on the WCM management approach. This includes providing leadership for quality standards, production efficiency, training needs, continuous improvement, cost reductions, and safety standards. The role also involves managing cross-functional projects to position the facility for future growth and technological improvements, ensuring alignment with corporate initiatives and strategic goals.