Operations Director

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Manufacturing and Packaging Departments, ensuring production schedules are met with the highest quality standards and cost efficiency. This role drives the department’s vision of zero accidents, zero defects, and zero waste, while serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team. The Director will design and implement new processes, oversee technical management of existing systems, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. As a senior leader, this individual will coach managers to strengthen leadership and behavioral competencies, delivering measurable business results.

Role Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce operational standards aligned with Safety, cGMP, and Quality requirements.
• Partner in developing and executing the site’s long-term strategic plan.
• Build and manage operating and capital budgets for the department.
• Set ambitious objectives and ensure performance standards are consistently achieved.
• Deploy Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to enhance accountability and reporting across Operations Managers.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership through onsite meetings, kaizen events, workshops, and site reviews.
• Analyze complex business operations, recommend best practices, and drive improvement opportunities.
• Communicate key findings and share best practices with the Site Leadership Team and Site Director.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, CI, and other supporting groups.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, with at least seven years of experience managing Operations or Production processes.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, production models, and capacity scheduling.
• Proven ability to drive change, champion innovation, and lead continuous process improvements.
• Skilled in collaboration, influence, and group facilitation, with a track record of building consensus across diverse teams.
• Solid project management and strategic leadership skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day tactical execution.
• Experience coordinating manpower to meet operational goals, managing performance, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience coordinating manpower resources and managing plant schedules to consistently meet daily operational goals.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and manage high-performing teams to deliver results.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMPs and Quality Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Pharmaceutical or CPG Manufacturing.
• Experience in a Lean Environment and/or a Lean Certification would be a plus.

Location – this role is based in: Lincoln, Nebraska. This is not a remote opportunity.

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

 Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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