Operations Associate jobs in United States, Florida, Saint Petersburg

**Given the scope of this role, this position can be based at any West location**

• In coordination with multi-site leadership teams and the Global Lead Manufacturing Operations, Seals; assist in developing an implementation strategy for end-to-end manufacturing within each site
• Partner with site leadership to establish inventory strategies where end-to-end manufacturing is not yet achieved.
• Assist in the implementation of lean strategies as needed across the entire Seals VS
• Assist in the forecasting and execution of the financial targets including collaboration with site leaders and functional leaders in the value stream to identify and mitigate risks to the financial plan/budget
• Partner with commercial team and other leaders within the organization to identify portfolio optimization opportunities
• Assist finance and other cross-functional leaders in accurately capturing product costs
• Assist in the creation and improvement processes of supplier performance – service, quality and cost
• Lead multi-site initiatives on optimization to include harmonizing processes across the Seals network
• Drive digitalization across sites to leverage data and analytics in strategic business decisions
• Assist in ensuring resource allocation planning is performed and that constraints within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Global Engineering and other functions are resolved as required for overall program success
• Support administration Capital Planning and spend in conjunction with Engineering and Finance
• In close collaboration with Global Lead Manufacturing Operations, Seals; drive agenda and planning processes for key cross functional meetings such as semi-annual operations meetings
• Ensure common best practice approaches are used across sites for safety and quality improvements and initiatives (root cause analysis, Risk Assessment & CAPA)
• Participate in Global Supply Operations Review and drive team alignment

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline to include: Business, Operations, or Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business fields, or years of experience in lieu of
• Strong project management skills
• Operational Excellence experience including lean and Six-Sigma certification

• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab
• cGMP knowledge
• Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
• Very good organizational and project management skills
• Highly analytical and structured way of working
• Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across organizational levels
• Ability to assert technical solutions and standards
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with people

• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.
• May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear audible alarms from distances up to 150ft.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to travel up to 25 to 50% of the time

• Oversee the day-to-day production activities of plant products at the most economical cost consistent with prescribed quality standards in a timely manner. The incumbent is responsible for the cost performance of the assigned unit.
• Create short-interval look-ahead production schedules that make sure that upcoming events are communicated, tracked and are being proactively attended -to
• Promote all site initiatives including plant safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, etc., and consistently interpret and apply all HR policies, practices and procedures among our plant personnel.
• Assure Standard Operating Instructions and Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to.
• Participate in the resolution of employee complaints and personnel or performance issues and/or coach employees to encourage teamwork. Routinely evaluate and review employee performance. Perform counseling with employees in regard to job performance, attendance, etc.
• Manage available resources to insure on time production and delivery of customer orders.
• Verify production data is accurately recorded.
• Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
• Ensure the smooth startup of new processes and on-going production in all area departments.
• Maximize capital resources and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working condition.
• Constantly evaluate existing processes and establish teams to continuously improve these processes.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance

• Bachelor's Degree technical or business-related field required

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment required

• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Moderate knowledge of computer programs and SPC applications
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire preferred

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws

• Oversee the day to day production activities of plant products at the most economical cost consistent with prescribed quality standards in a timely manner.
• Promote all site initiatives including plant safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, etc., and consistently interpret and apply all HR policies, practices and procedures among our plant personnel.
• Assure Standard Operating Instructions and Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to.
• Participate in the resolution of employee complaints and personnel or performance issues and/or coach employees to encourage teamwork. Routinely evaluate and review employee performance. Perform counseling with employees in regard to job performance, attendance, etc.
• Manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders to run the business efficiently.
• Verify production data is accurately recorded.
• Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked through Kronos.
• Ensure & support the smooth startup of new processes and on-going production in all area departments.
• Maximize capital resources and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working conditions.
• Constantly evaluate existing processes and establish teams to continuously improve these processes.
• Support lean and engineering initiatives, providing constructive feedback.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Be able to work weekends to support production needs based upon order volume and customer requests.

• Bachelor's Degree In a technical Discipline to include: Business, operations or engineering required
• Master's Degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills Moderate knowledge of computer programs and SPC applications
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
• Looking to gain experience within the company to become/take on engineering role or roles within different departments internally.

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws