Packaging Manager - Operations

Packaging Manager - Operations

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Role reports to:

Senior Manager Operations

Location:

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Fort Washington

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Manager, Operations provides stratetic and tactical direction to the Fort Washington Plant Packaging Team to ensure that Safety, Compliance, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement goals are achieved. 

 

This position is responsible to execute short-term production objectives ensuring proper and compliant utilization of personnel, equipment, and raw materials.  This position will develop recommendations and solutions required to resolve identified obstacles.

 

The Manager, Operations will translate broader business goals and objectives (OGSMs) into an executable plan for the Packaging Department.  This position will manage the supervisors and professionals on the Fort Washington Plant Packaging team as well as provide leadership and ensure alignment with other site teams including Planning, Quality, Technical Operations, GTO, and Maintenance.  This position will partner with the Cross Functional Team to align on priorities and ensure appropriate resource allocation to support Fort Washington’s growth and continuous improvement objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams to drive performance and engagement.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained, qualified, and compliant with required procedures.
• Oversee investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to resolve operational and quality issues.
• Approve and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and service levels.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing action plans to address performance gaps.
• Leverage manufacturing systems, automation, and ERP tools to support operational effectiveness and decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D to achieve business goals.
• Support capital projects, operational improvements, and strategic site initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and workforce planning to meet operational demands.
• Serve as a key point of contact during audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment focused on continuous growth and development.
  
  

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Operations Management, or a related field required.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health, or consumer packaged goods.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Experience leading safety, quality, compliance, service, and cost performance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of delivering results in manufacturing and operations leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams within a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
• Experience driving operational excellence, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, risk assessments, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with regulatory agencies and external partners.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), manufacturing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s in it for you

$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.