Onsite Operations Manager

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Location: Lexington Plant

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120K–$150K, with final compensation based on experience, skills, education, and location.

Owens & Minor, a Fortune 500 healthcare solutions company, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Manufacturing Operations Leader to support our Lexington manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for leading plant operations, developing production teams, and driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

This is an excellent opportunity for a leader with manufacturing operations, plant management, or production leadership experience who wants to make an impact in healthcare manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and plant operations

• Manage production teammates, maintenance associates, and process technicians

• Drive performance in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service

• Identify operational challenges and implement improvement initiatives

• Support LEAN manufacturing initiatives and cost reduction projects

• Manage operational budgets, schedules, and performance metrics

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory requirements, and EHS policies

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams to meet business objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or plant operations leadership experience

• Experience leading teams and collaborating across departments

Preferred

• Experience in nonwovens or converting manufacturing

• Experience working with global teams

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods, depending on the work assignment

• Work around fast-operating manufacturing machinery

• Ability to perform effectively in high-responsibility and potentially stressful environments

• Ability to respond to audible alarms, signals, pages, and verbal communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

  • Eye protection

  • Steel toe footwear

  • Hearing protection

  • Respiratory protection

Why Join Owens & Minor

• Fortune 500 healthcare company

• Opportunity to lead operations at a growing manufacturing site

• Impactful role supporting the healthcare supply chain

• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.