Department Leader, Packaging Operations (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Must be able to work the 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, with 8-hour or 12-hour shifts and alternate weekend work as required.

Salary: $80,000–$133,000 national target base pay annually. For candidates in California and the New York metro area, the target range is $88,000–$146,000. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures vitamins, supplements, and wellness products, including Nature Made.

What you will do

• Lead packaging operations and set standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost, reliability, schedule adherence, and attainment.
• Coordinate daily schedules and material flow with production, quality, maintenance, distribution, engineering, planning, HR, and other departments.
• Monitor shift operations, sustain process changes, and promote a first-time-right operating culture.
• Investigate nonconformance reports with Quality and drive root-cause problem-solving and CAPA development.
• Analyze raw-material usage and product yields while providing technical support for equipment and processes.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of 15–25 employees, including support for autonomous maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• At least four years of manufacturing or CPG experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs in a CPG environment, with experience auditing cGMP, batch record accuracy, and TPM requirements.
• Experience leading and coaching autonomous maintenance projects and developing high-performing teams.
• Working knowledge of MRP, WMS, and radio frequency systems; proficiency in Word, Excel, JD Edwards MRP, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Must be able to work onsite on the required 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM 2-2-3 schedule. Must work safely without endangering self or others.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma or Lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in the specific packaging department to which the candidate applies.
• General manufacturing experience in a consumer packaged goods environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for career development, learning, experimentation, and professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching and wellness benefits.
• Annual performance bonus and employee recognition programs.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants.