A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers, and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Operations Manager - Days

Monday - Friday TBD 7:00am - 5:00pm

The annual salary for this position is $133,800 to $209,000.

Sign On Bonus - $2,000

What we’re about:

• Innovation-We consistently generate new ideas, thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. We always think in terms of possibilities, not limitations.
• Collaboration-We rely on open and honest communication to develop productive working relationships within and across our business units and functions. The mutual respect we have for our colleagues enables us to challenge each other, leading to an even more cohesive team.
• Focus-We maintain a laser-like focus on our consumers. We will grow by leveraging consumer insights on all of our brands and will continue to be industry leaders.
• Entrepreneurialism-We pride ourselves on fostering this spirit where risk-taking and action is encouraged. We are extremely competitive externally, but not internally.

This highly visible position is located at our Vancouver, WA facility.

What you’ll do:

This position will be responsible for providing overall supervision and management of the production and distribution center (DC) operations in a lean manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse environment. Using strategic methodology, this position contributes to the systematic and profitable operation of production and DC operations.

Essential Functions:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.  

• Promote a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility by supporting all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.

• Manage daily operations by providing leadership, focus, and direction to the team. 

• Manage production and warehouse deliverables. 

• Manage industrialization and successful launches for all new programs. 

• Participate in and lead daily production meetings. 

• Maximize efficiency through the design and implementation of improved manufacturing strategies and allocate assets and resources to meet quality, safety, cost, delivery, volume, and productivity goals. 

• Develop and implement best practices in production activities, including effective equipment automating trends, lean manufacturing processes, etc.

• Review production schedules and finished product orders to monitor direct reports decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering quality and safety compliance, budgetary limitations, and time constraints.

• Establish performance metrics and benchmarks; collect and report results.

• Develop budgets and approve expenditures for materials and supplies while ensuring that materials, labor, and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

• Coordinate staff training and development by identifying and assisting employees with setting and attaining professional and strategic goals. 

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.

• Lead the implementation of a Six Sigma approach to problem solving methodology. 

• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement. 

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate policies, laws, and regulations.

• Perform additional duties and projects as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or related technical field required.
• Advanced technical or business administration degree helpful. 
• Eight (8) plus years’ experience in operations manufacturing management in a food related industry, or a combination of education and experience that is likely to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. 

• Ability to demonstrate a record of successful goal setting, achievement, employee engagement, and management.

• Strategic planning skills with qualitative solutions and quantifiable results.

• Proactive, strategic thinker with a record of contributing to the systematic and profitable operation of production operations. 

• Ability to demonstrate success in providing strategic direction in a rapidly growing organization.

• Ability to demonstrate managing, motivating, and leading a diverse workforce to achieve objectives. 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing.

• Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and ability to use most office equipment.

• Proficiency in Office Suite products and enterprise level systems such as SAP.

What we’ll offer:

• Competitive salary including annual bonus & Stock Incentive Program
• Comprehensive benefits package along with generous 401K
• Career ownership & development
• Diversity & Sustainability

As a Church & Dwight U.S. employee, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and Paid Parental Leave among other benefits and perks. U.S. employees are entitled to 8 Company paid holidays, 6 floating holidays, and up to 14 paid vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date.  You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match). Learn more about benefits at Church & Dwight. 

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $5 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Vitafusion, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity

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For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/