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DESCRIPTION:

Manages Lexington Manufacturing Operations and their associated facilities at Mercer and Nandino.

  Position Responsibilities:

• Directs safety, manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping activities for products.
• Manages with main focus on product quality, cost efficiencies to ensure accurate order fulfillment on a timely basis.
• Collaborates with Planning and Procurement teams on production schedules and utilizes MRP, inventory system, and available resources to guide manufacturing activities and minimize backorders.
• Supervises manufacturing, maintenance, engineering and project management personnel to efficiently produce products in the plant. 
• Assists in troubleshooting production and quality assurance issues.
• Establishes goals for the manufacturing team to improve productivity and product quality and helps employees measure improvements relative to the goals.  Tracks and analyzes labor efficiency versus standards.
• Develops plans and programs together with supporting budget requests to improve efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations.  Develops and implements cost saving measures.  Conserves organization resources. Streamlines procedures and operations to maximize employee productivity.  Evaluates options for automation. 
• Writes and maintains manufacturing records for products to be made in the lant, establishing systems to receive, release and track inventories and SOPs
• Manages equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.  Coordinates equipment and facility repairs and maintenance.
• Works with Sourcing team in the qualification of back-up suppliers for key products and raw materials. 
• Implements all systems needed to bring and keep plant operations in regulatory compliance with the EPA, DOT, FDA and other Federal and State agencies. 
• Assists in completing and maintaining all federal product registrations and regulatory submissions.
• Participates in the ordering of raw materials & product packaging for products made at the plant.  Approves expenditures.  May conduct vendor audits for new and existing suppliers.
• Participates in the management of customers utilizing Neogen for contract manufacturing.  Prepares supporting documents and paperwork.  Communicates schedules. Advises customer service on billings required for production.
• Miscellaneous projects and tasks as directed by management or required to meet regulations.

General Responsibilities:

• Manages recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and retaining staff needed in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Participates in annual budgeting process by generating operational and capital budgets; submits for approval. 
• Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Reviews divisional financial statements and explains significant variances to budget and prior year for areas of responsibility.
• Approves travel and expense reports for direct reports.
• Assists in evaluation of ROI for product development and capital investments. 
• Completes divisional reporting requirements, including monthly recaps of key measurables, accomplishments and factors affecting area of responsibility.
• Completes assigned administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance to all federal, state and local regulations
• Adheres to divisional and corporate policies and procedures.  Supports organization’s goals and values. 
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in divisional and corporate meetings as requested including monthly management meetings and R&D Meetings as applicable.
• Fosters a success-oriented, accountable and ethical work environment by maintaining a positive outlook; exhibiting energy and enthusiasm; and possessing a respectful attitude whenever interacting with Neogen’s employees, management, customers, vendors, and business partners.
• Conducts performance appraisals, proposes compensation packages, addresses employee complaints, and resolves personnel issues.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in a related field or equivalent experience.  Must have experience in budgeting and operations management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing production and QA/QC of products.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to motivate direct reports to accomplish Company tasks.
• Ability to communicate with regulatory bodies, customers, vendors, management staff and employees.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.