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Get Access To All JobsWhat Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Job Summary
The Manager, Production Operation manages/coordinates teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas in a temperature-controlled FDA regulated facility. This job plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The Manager, Production Operation ensures safe and compliant operations in assigned area and addresses quality issues as needed. This job has full management responsibility including hiring, firing and assessing the performance of team members.
Responsibilities
- Monitor operations for conformance to financial objectives; adjust accordingly when needed
- Establish and maintain relationships with plant labor force to prevent or resolve problems
- Financially responsible for the favorable budget execution and drive of cost savings projects
- Provide clear expectations, training and support to department
- Maintain a high-level accountability to self and department to achieve on time, on budget, and high-quality work
- Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction through optimum utilization of resources and ongoing evaluation and improvement of methods and systems
- Direct work priorities and timelines and allocate resources to assure overall goals and timelines are met
- Develop direct reports, coach, mentor, and handle performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with all Federal safety requirements for the production area and personnel
- Partner with quality leadership to ensure good quality and cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing
- Ensure that the manufacturing organization fulfills cGMP and procedural requirements
- Prepare and review department budgets and lead cost and efficiency improvement efforts with production as well as across the site as appropriate
- Drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to COS (Cell Operating System), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE throughout the factory
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and market changes
- Drive manufacturing strategy and ensure it is aligned with overall plant strategy
- Partner with other plant leaders and collaborate to find the best possible solution and best practices
- Lead, coach and train employees toward team concepts and foster environment for empowered, high-performance department
- Identify and implement career development plans for staff
- Review and oversee department expansion and capacity and fill in as plant manager as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering or a related field with emphasis in management
- 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing or related field preferred: preferably in a GMP medical manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success in managing people and leading multiples teams and/or departments
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated success in achieving results along with strong financial acumen and project management
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines
- Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
- Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
- Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
- Gains consensus from various parties involved
Anticipated salary range: $91,400 - $143,660
Bonus eligible: Yes
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: 5/12/2026 *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.
What Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Job Summary
The Manager, Production Operation manages/coordinates teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas in a temperature-controlled FDA regulated facility. This job plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. The Manager, Production Operation ensures safe and compliant operations in assigned area and addresses quality issues as needed. This job has full management responsibility including hiring, firing and assessing the performance of team members.
Responsibilities
- Monitor operations for conformance to financial objectives; adjust accordingly when needed
- Establish and maintain relationships with plant labor force to prevent or resolve problems
- Financially responsible for the favorable budget execution and drive of cost savings projects
- Provide clear expectations, training and support to department
- Maintain a high-level accountability to self and department to achieve on time, on budget, and high-quality work
- Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction through optimum utilization of resources and ongoing evaluation and improvement of methods and systems
- Direct work priorities and timelines and allocate resources to assure overall goals and timelines are met
- Develop direct reports, coach, mentor, and handle performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with all Federal safety requirements for the production area and personnel
- Partner with quality leadership to ensure good quality and cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing
- Ensure that the manufacturing organization fulfills cGMP and procedural requirements
- Prepare and review department budgets and lead cost and efficiency improvement efforts with production as well as across the site as appropriate
- Drive Continuous Improvement philosophy and practices including but not limited to COS (Cell Operating System), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, 6S, and OEE throughout the factory
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and market changes
- Drive manufacturing strategy and ensure it is aligned with overall plant strategy
- Partner with other plant leaders and collaborate to find the best possible solution and best practices
- Lead, coach and train employees toward team concepts and foster environment for empowered, high-performance department
- Identify and implement career development plans for staff
- Review and oversee department expansion and capacity and fill in as plant manager as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering or a related field with emphasis in management
- 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing or related field preferred: preferably in a GMP medical manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success in managing people and leading multiples teams and/or departments
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated success in achieving results along with strong financial acumen and project management
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines
- Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
- Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
- Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
- Gains consensus from various parties involved
Anticipated salary range: $91,400 - $143,660
Bonus eligible: Yes
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: 5/12/2026 *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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Operations Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports a Manufacturing Operations Manager role. An industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management degree strengthens your case far more than a general business credential.
Check LCA filings by occupation code
Filter DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 11-1021 to identify which manufacturers have certified prevailing wages for this title. Use Migrate Mate to surface that filing history by employer without downloading raw OFLC datasets.
Target E-Verify enrolled manufacturers first
Manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify signal existing compliance infrastructure, which correlates with readiness to sponsor H-1B petitions. Ask HR during outreach whether the facility is enrolled before investing time in the interview process.
Request prevailing wage documentation upfront
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage through the OFLC Wage Search before filing the LCA. Ask which wage level they intend to certify at Levels I through IV, since Level III or IV is expected for a managerial role at most facilities.
Document site-specific operations experience
USCIS RFEs for operations manager roles often challenge specialty occupation status. Collect evidence tying your duties to theoretical and practical application of your degree field, such as applying lean engineering methods or statistical process control.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer initiates layoffs or a site closure, you have 60 days to secure a new employer and file a transfer petition. Prioritize manufacturers with open LCA certifications, as those employers can move faster through USCIS.
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Find Manufacturing Operations Manager JobsManufacturing Operations Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Operations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Generic management roles without a theoretical or technical degree requirement can face USCIS challenges, so the job description must clearly tie duties to engineering or technical disciplines.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for this role?
Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace and defense manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer electronics assembly operations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for manufacturing operations management titles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers actively hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new manufacturing employer mid-petition?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For a straight H-1B transfer without a pending green card, your new employer files a new I-129 and you can start work upon receipt notice.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for this title?
Most Manufacturing Operations Manager roles are certified at DOL wage Levels III or IV, reflecting supervisory responsibility, multi-site scope, or advanced technical specialization. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific location and duties using the OFLC Wage Search, which lets you look up rates by SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiating your offer.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect hiring timelines for this role?
If you're not currently in H-1B status, your employer must enter you in the annual H-1B lottery, with registration opening in March for an October 1 start date. However, if you're already on H-1B and changing employers, or if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt such as a university-affiliated research facility, the lottery doesn't apply and your petition can be filed at any time per USCIS guidelines.
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