Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, and run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!
At Hygiena we believe:
- In providing the highest quality products & service
- Being a leader in innovation
- Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
- In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!
With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a VP, Operations to join our team in Camarillo. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Successfully lead and supervise the Managers of all manufacturing operations and functions to include planning, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering/equipment maintenance and facilities, shipping, receiving, inventory control, quality and documentation functions.
- Lead Managers to consistently focus on continuous improvement. This will include monitoring and analyzing performance data (including order fulfillment, machine capacities and output, budget variances, schedule attainment, inventory turns, pricing of raw materials, etc.) to identify business plan variances using established MRP data, established in-house systems and ad-hoc problem solving.
- Create action plans to respond to data analysis and improve/support existing systems.
- Collaboration with the COO and respective Managers on the accurate preparation of appropriate annual capital and expense budgets. Must be able to monitor and ensure compliance of approved annual budgets.
- Responsible for company growth trajectory and profit plan expectations. Must develop and maintain innovative and effective cost reduction programs wherever possible.
- Provide oversight of the various Ops Managers and act as a mentor to all.
- This includes review of the personnel requirements and the performance of their respective staff. Regular weekly meetings will provide opportunities to analyze any need for additional personnel support, review of training requirements/documentation, communication of expectations, and/or address disciplinary issues.
- Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary.
- Actively supports and participates in the safety program, both for self-protection and the protection of other employees, by reading and abiding by all requirements in the Safety Manual and Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
- Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
- Handles various other duties as delegated by the COO.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering Sciences or a related field required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of Operations or Manufacturing experience required that includes the following:
- Five (5) years as a Plant Manager or Director of Operations in an ISO Certified manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of Five (5) years of supervisory experience managing direct reports required.
- Knowledge of MRP system functionality, preferably NAVISION.
- Excellent computer skills and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required.
- Knowledge and experience in production, planning, purchasing, quality/regulatory issues, and lean principles necessary.
Salary Range (applicable to California):
$200,000 - $230,000 DOE
Supervisory Responsibilities:
In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring orienting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; enforcing all safety rules and ensuring safe work procedures.
Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication will be necessary to perform this job.
- Discretion and independent judgement skills are vital.
- Ability to lead teams.
- Must have financial acumen.
- Flexibility within a changing environment.
- Proficiency in coaching and developing others.
- Must have strong time management, planning and organization.
- Must be able to drive innovation.
Why you’ll want to join our team:
Teamwork as a core value.
At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.
Be a part of something big.
Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.
Giving back to our communities.
Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.
Benefits and Perks:
- 15 days of PTO & 9 paid company holidays
- Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short* and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Charitable Contribution matching
- Employee Referral bonus opportunities
- State paid short-term disability for California based employees
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hygiena participates in E-Verify.
