Senior Manager, Processing

The role:
The Sr. Manager, Processing role is responsible for leading, influencing, managing and supporting the day-to-day plant processing operations and personnel in a 3-shift, 5 days per week (weekends as needed) manufacturing environment. This role is also responsible for the management of production-related continuous improvement projects and personnel.
What you will do:

• Oversee all day-to-day production-related work by managing a team of team leaders, compounders, weighers and product dispatch specialists, ensuring adherence to production schedules, safely and efficiently, as well as compliance to all FDA, GMP & environmental regulations.
• Develop & execute strategies, along with a Processing Continuous Improvement Engineer, to improve safety, efficiency, processing & reliability relating to processing operations for the purposes of continuous improvement and alignment to organizational strategic targets and priorities, including new processes, tools and assets.
• Liaison with Plant Manager and other top management to assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity.
• Lead and/or undertake administrative tasks such as budget creation & monitoring, management of change process, SOP creation and revision, etc.

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years in processing management role with proven excellent leadership abilities.
• Minimum of 3 years solid experience in processing operations within consumer products, pharmaceutical or food industries
• Minimum of 5 years experience of effective project management experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts & unit operations, e.g. in-line mixing, emulsification, etc.
• Knowledge of SAP knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Inspiring leader who can create a positive work environment and motivate team to a higher level of performance; effective in team building and leading effectively through change.
• Proven record of effective problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills; practices proactive communication w/stakeholders to leverage opportunities to gain insights/perspectives from others: ability to effectively work with personnel at all levels.
• Outstanding organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to keep track of and report on departmental activity

A reasonable pay range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000
How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
EOE, including disability/vets