Director of Manufacturing

Vitality Works Inc - Director of Manufacturing - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Vitality Works' mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well.

While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, and reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way.

Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.

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Position Summary :

As a Director of Manufacturing, you will manage the Production area in order to maintain a high level of performance while producing quality products in a timely, consistent manner.

Position Responsibilities :

• Manage and monitor workload of Production employees.
• Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines.
• Interpret specifications, job orders, company policies and appropriate SOPs for Production employees and processes.
• Enforce GMP, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Implement Lean theory or similar systems for organization and operations.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Conduct personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination.
• Ensure uptime of equipment through management of production mechanics.
• Ensure all production documents are clear, accurate, and complete.
• Conduct and review yearly and quarterly performance reviews of direct and indirect reports in the Production Department.
• Confer with other supervisors / managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Obtain information through observation and relevant sources.
• Calculate labor and equipment requirements using standard formulas.
• Review and update current and future Production SOPs.
• Create, monitor, and manage metrics approved by upper management.
• Produce products to schedule and ensure the highest quality.
• Develop actionable plans to increase capacity according to business needs.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant industry experience.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing management.
• Understand written and spoken information in work-related documents, trainings, and daily operations.
• The ability to organize and motivate employees.
• Knowledge of statistics and their application.
• Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma and production theory.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently within a collaborative group environment.
• Multi-shift production management experience.
• Experience directing employees in a high-paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong team player, friendly, patient, self-motivated.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Professional appearance and manner.

Vitality Works Benefits :

At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family, including :

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life / AD&D, STD / LTD, and Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, with options for Voluntary Supplemental Life / AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan : 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Amazing on-campus gym / basketball courts / walking paths
• Referral Bonus Program

Apply Today on the Vitality Works Career Portal!

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