Operations Project Manager - #1406858

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director, Operations Portfolio Management, the Operations Project Manager will plan, budget oversee, and document all aspects of assigned projects. The Operations Project Manager will work closely with the Production Operations Leadership Team, Process Improvement, and Production Supporting Departments to make sure that the scope, cost, and timing of each project is developed and tracked.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Production Leadership, Process Improvement Department, and Production Supporting Departments to identify gaps and/or trends to focus on and develop new projects.
• Defines and tracks project scopes, budgets, timelines, goals, and deliverable that support operational goals in collaboration with Production and Production Support Departments. Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Determines/ Follows the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results, and troubleshoots problem areas.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout life cycle. Actively participates in process improvement activities. For example but not limited to: Process/Procedure (re)design, Safety efforts, supports implementation of new equipment or processes, and aids emerging leaderships and teams.
• Promotes the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect.
• Seeks formal and informal performance assessments, including performance versus expectations and goals, behaviors, and leadership potential.
• Actively participates in required training, development programs, and electives as suits one’s needs, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts.
• Maintains knowledge of the applicable provisions of the department’s SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and follows them. Remains knowledgeable on an ongoing and timely basis as changes in the SOPs and cGMPs occur.
  
  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. High School/GED required.
• 5+ years experience required.
• Experience with FDA, ISO and/or cGMP standards preferred.
• Experience in building and leading high-performance teams is desirable.
  
  

What We Offer

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities [LC2]
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com

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