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Operations Manager - Night Shift at Kedrion… · Location…
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Job Description
Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for us in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies and Rh-Sensitization.
Job Summary
Lead the operation. Influence outcomes. Deliver results. Join us as an Operations Superintendent and take ownership of overnight operations in a highly regulated production environment. In this critical leadership role, you'll drive execution, influence cross-functional partners, remove barriers to performance, and make timely decisions that keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You will lead through others, develop frontline leaders, and help create a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, solves complex challenges, and is motivated by achieving measurable results.
What you'll do
- Lead overnight operations across multiple work areas, ensuring production, safety, quality, service, and compliance goals are consistently achieved.
- Drive operational execution by translating leadership priorities into clear action plans and holding teams accountable for results.
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and support to Shift Supervisors while building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Influence performance across shifts by promoting strong communication, alignment, and accountability throughout the operation.
- Monitor operational metrics, staffing levels, workflow effectiveness, and production trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Take ownership of operational challenges by assessing issues quickly, making sound decisions, and driving timely resolution.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for significant safety, quality, compliance, staffing, and operational concerns.
- Lead teams through critical events and unexpected disruptions by coordinating resources, removing obstacles, and maintaining business continuity.
- Partner with and influence cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Environmental Health & Safety to achieve business objectives and accelerate problem resolution.
- Lead and support investigations, corrective actions, process improvements, and operational changes that strengthen performance and reduce risk.
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
- Ensure operational issues are properly documented, communicated, and escalated when necessary to support informed decision-making.
- Coach and develop Shift Supervisors through regular feedback, performance guidance, and leadership development opportunities.
- Analyze key performance indicators to identify trends, improve decision-making, and drive business results.
- Champion approved continuous improvement initiatives and ensure successful execution through disciplined follow-through and accountability.
- Drive efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence by challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate operational performance, resource requirements, priorities, and critical updates to leadership with clarity and urgency.
- Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and a strong bias for action.
- Act decisively in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on operational goals.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support site operations and business objectives.
Qualifications and need-to-know
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations leadership, team supervision, production management, logistics, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or other comparable operational environments.
- Experience leading teams and coordinating activities across multiple shifts or work groups.
- Experience identifying and resolving operational challenges while balancing safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
- Ability to support investigations involving operational, personnel, asset, or compliance-related matters.
- Knowledge of workplace safety principles, risk assessment, and operational compliance practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- OSHA 10 and First Aid certifications are preferred.
- Ability to work an overnight schedule of 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM.
- Experience in a regulated industry or environment is preferred but not required.
- Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note that salary ranges are calculated based off levels of: relevant experience, education, and certifications.
Kedrion Biopharma Inc. offers numerous benefits to our qualifying employees, including:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- PTO accrual
- and much more!
Please let us know if you would like further details regarding the benefits that we offer to our qualifying employees, and we would be glad to provide you with our full benefits guide, as well as answering any questions you may have!
If you require assistance with your employment application or need reasonable accommodations to perform job duties, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at kedtalent@kedrion.com.
Kedrion Biopharma Inc. participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security.