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P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. 

We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees, and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. 

Join our Lima, Ohio Plant as an Operations Department Manager. You will lead manufacturing operations, solve problems creatively, and drive continuous improvement to produce high-quality products in a dynamic environment. 

If you would like to be a part of this process, then we want you to apply! 

Are you ready for the challenge? 

Meaningful work on Day 1 

From day one, you will lead projects and teams that produce globally recognized brands, using creative problem-solving to deliver high-quality products on time and at low cost. 

We offer you: 

• An impactful career path, with meaningful work from the beginning 

• Continuous mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance 

• The opportunity to learn and work with the world-renowned technologies 

• The chance to influence the production and quality of our leading products 

• A diverse, multifaceted work environment passionate about safety and quality  

We are seeking individuals with the following qualities: 

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn new skills in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams. 

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a dynamic setting. 

• A strong desire to lead projects and guide teams that impact the production of globally recognized brands.   

What will you do? 

Lead daily operations and long-term planning, manage Process Engineers and Line Leaders, and strengthen production performance, systems, and team capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:  

1-Performance and Strategy - Meet quality, cost, delivery, safety, and team morale goals; improve toward benchmark performance. - Align department strategy with plant priorities and support efficient, sustainable production.  

2-Process Improvement - Lead daily performance management and continuous improvement using a plan, do, check, and act approach. - Establish standards, build team capabilities, sustain results, and ensure consistent assessments of operator-led equipment care.  

3-Collaboration - Partner across departments and functions to deliver business initiatives, adjusting priorities to meet plant-wide needs. 

 4-Culture and Leadership - Be accountable for team morale and support department and site culture action plans. - Model company values, reinforce business priorities, and foster an inclusive workplace.  

5-People and Resources - Support the plant’s long-term vision and annual strategies. - Lead management development and staffing, coach others across the organization, and support budgets and cost targets. - Serve on a plant-wide improvement team, own a site-wide operating process, and share expertise across the plant. 

Job Qualifications

Job Qualifications 

You are a good fit here if you: 

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical; other engineering disciplines may be considered. 

• 5 - 10 years of relevant work experience 

• Are willing to relocate during your career.  

• Are willing to travel occasionally as the role requires. 

• Leadership and Communication   

• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and guiding teams.  

• Strong people-management skills, including coaching, development, and career guidance for early-career managers.  

• Collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. Hold an advanced operator-led equipment care qualification equivalent to the company’s Step 6 certification. Demonstrate expertise in operational excellence, production loss analysis, maintenance planning and scheduling, daily performance and team routines, quality, health, safety, environmental practices, problem-solving, production management, and change management. Meet site-aligned productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and team morale targets, and prepare your department and assigned improvement area for the next stage of operational excellence. 

Want to learn more about Lima? Check out the resources below! 

• Lima | PG Plants 

• Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process. 

• We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE. 

• Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. 

• Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.  

• P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process.  If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page. 

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