Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage all manufacturing processes across the plant to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective production while meeting customer demand, quality requirements and business objectives. Direct Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and technical personnel; establish operational standards, develop organizational capability and drive performance through data-based management and continuous improvement. Lead production readiness and operational execution for equipment and process transfers, installation support, commissioning, validation and ramp-up to achieve stable production at the required capacity, quality and efficiency levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations & Performance

• Own execution of Blades manufacturing operations and ensure production schedules, output, delivery and customer requirements are met.
• Establish daily management routines, escalation processes and accountability for performance across shifts and manufacturing areas.
• Monitor and improve OEE, throughput, labor productivity, cycle time, scrap, rework and schedule attainment.
• Identify capacity constraints and coordinate timely corrective actions to restore stable production performance.

2. Quality & Operational Excellence

• Ensure manufacturing teams follow approved process parameters, standard work, inspection requirements and product specifications.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to contain nonconforming product, resolve recurring defects and sustain corrective actions.
• Lead structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, flow, waste elimination and process stability.
• Support standardization of best practices, visual management and disciplined change control.

3. People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and evaluate Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and technical personnel; establish clear goals and performance expectations.
• Build staffing, succession, cross-training and operator qualification plans aligned with production capacity and business needs.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, effective shift handovers and constructive labor relations in coordination with Human Resources.
• Address attendance, performance and conduct concerns consistently with company policies and applicable requirements.

4. Production Planning, Cost & Resource Management

• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain and Materials to align labor, equipment, inventory and production priorities with customer demand.
• Prepare and manage production operating budgets, labor utilization, overtime and controllable manufacturing costs.
• Assess manpower and capacity requirements; recommend resource allocations and operational investments supported by performance data.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and communicate risks, recovery plans and results to the Operations Sr. Manager.

5. Transfers, Start-up & Manufacturing Readiness

• Lead the production workstream for domestic and international equipment or process transfers, including operational readiness, staffing, training and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS and project teams during installation, commissioning, process validation and production handover.
• Define and track readiness milestones, operator certification, standard work, trial production and attainment of target run rates.
• Identify start-up risks and implement recovery plans to achieve sustainable safety, quality, delivery and productivity results.

6. Safety, Reliability & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Ensure safe operating practices, compliance with EHS requirements and timely correction of unsafe conditions throughout production areas.
• Partner with Maintenance to prioritize equipment downtime, preventive maintenance windows and reliability improvements without compromising safety.
• Coordinate with Engineering and technical teams on equipment capability, process changes and root-cause elimination.
• Lead regular cross-functional reviews and sustain a culture of ownership, prevention and continuous improvement.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.