Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.
Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.
Job Summary
The Supv, Manufacturing Engr identifies hazardous conditions, applies appropriate codes and standards and recommends preventative and corrective action along with ensuring that all accidents or near accidents are investigated and documented properly. This role works cooperatively with Technicians and Operators to help make informed decisions to maximize machine reliability and process optimization along with analyzing manufacturing issues, participating in projects, controlling spare parts and maintains preventative procedures within the plant. This job takes ownership and effectively prioritizes, plans and schedules work and applies critical thinking to determine adequacy of controls preventing equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Manufacturing Engineering staff and oversees daily activities, and production schedules as it pertains to those delivery systems. 
• Trains, coaches, mentors, develops, and provides direction to staff 
• Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports. 
• Responsible for Equipment and Facilities sustainment efforts and activities - up to and including scheduling, performing, and documenting routing maintenance and break/fix operations.
• Works with EHS and RSO to adhere to Radiation Safety Program (Best Practices and Policies)     
• Ensures attainment of budget objectives through effective financial management and optimal utilization of resources. 
• Acts as liaison to ensure and take an active role in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and corporate contacts through regular interactions. 
• Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are maintained at or above an acceptable level. 
• Ensures positive working relationships with all CAH employees through regular interactions, team building, and active listening. 
• Oversees and is accountable for safety for all employees and security of the facility.  
• Ensures operational procedures are followed with and adhere to federal, state, local, and company regulations. 
• Prepares regular reports and analysis for management, customer correspondence, succession plans, and employee documentation. 
• Ensures high-quality products and services are delivered to customers (both internally and externally); and works within their abilities to resolve complaints. 
• Conducts staff meetings.  Participates in organization-wide conferences and training activities. 
• Operates under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions (GMP), which are highly regulated by State and Federal agencies and internal quality and regulatory professionals. 
• Exposure to very low radiation levels from radiopharmaceuticals suitable for human use. Employees receive specific training in keeping with regulatory guidelines and are monitored for exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• 4 years related pharmacy experience preferred
• Aptitude for supervisory skills
• Proven customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts to meet the needs of external and internal customers 
• Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting complex problems 
• Must demonstrate effective writing and verbal proficiency in internal and external communications and documentation procedures, presentation skills 
• Ability to promote teamwork within manufacturing location and region by treating staff members with respect. 
• Ability to plan, and implement plans effectively; make effective and timely decisions; and effectively manage a budget and administrative functions 
• Manual dexterity; clear speech, general vision, hearing 
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts and rotate schedules 
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment 
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks 
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office (365), SAP, QMS (Pilgrim), and Document management (Veeva Vault) preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff

• Administers and exercises policies and procedures

• Ensures employees operate within guidelines

• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers

• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels

• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $133,980

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/01/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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