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Manufacturing Operations Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Management Consultant and Scientific Technician categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian professionals enter at the port of entry with no lottery; Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. A qualifying degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related field is required.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Operations Manager
Frame your credentials around TN-qualifying categories
Manufacturing Operations Manager roles can qualify under Industrial Engineer or Management Consultant depending on how duties are defined. Get your engineering or business degree evaluated for U.S. equivalency before applying so employers aren't surprised mid-offer.
Target manufacturers with active cross-border hiring history
Automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturers along the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada corridors hire TN professionals routinely. Prioritize facilities with existing Canadian or Mexican staff in operations roles, they've already navigated the sponsorship paperwork.
Search TN-sponsored operations roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing jobs by TN visa sponsorship so you're not sifting through listings that exclude work authorization support. Use it to identify which employers are actively hiring for operations leadership with TN sponsorship built into the offer.
Clarify your role scope before the employer drafts your support letter
The TN support letter must tie your specific duties, production oversight, process optimization, cross-functional coordination, to a qualifying USMCA occupation. Vague letters citing only your job title get flagged at the port of entry or consulate.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with a complete documentation set
Canadian citizens can request TN status directly at a U.S. land border or airport without a visa stamp. Bring your job offer letter, degree credentials, and a detailed position description. CBP officers make the final admission decision on the spot.
Confirm your Mexican TN allocation timeline early in negotiations
Mexican nationals are subject to a TN allocation under USMCA and must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than the border. Consular appointment wait times vary by city and season, so build this into your start-date conversation with any prospective employer.
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Find Manufacturing Operations Manager JobsManufacturing Operations Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Operations Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. Positions grounded in industrial engineering functions, process improvement, production systems design, efficiency analysis, typically qualify under the Industrial Engineer category. Roles focused on organizational strategy and cross-functional coordination may qualify under Management Consultant. The employer's support letter must connect your actual duties to the specific USMCA occupation category, not just cite your job title.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Manufacturing Operations Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as an employer extends an offer and your documentation is in order. H-1B selection is lottery-based and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning many qualified applicants are never selected. For Canadian and Mexican manufacturing professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment than H-1B.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter that details the position title, duties, your qualifications, the USMCA category the role falls under, and the intended period of employment. For manufacturing roles, the letter should reference specific operational responsibilities rather than generic management language. You'll also need to present your degree credentials and, if applicable, professional licenses relevant to the role.
How do I find Manufacturing Operations Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job listings don't specify work authorization support, which means you end up filtering manually or discovering late in the process that a company won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, it surfaces manufacturing and operations roles where TN sponsorship is part of the offer, so you can focus your search on employers who are already prepared to move forward.
Can I switch manufacturing employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you can't transfer your TN status the way H-1B portability works. Each employer change requires a new TN application. For Canadians, that means a new border or airport entry with updated documentation from the new employer. Mexican nationals must schedule a new consular appointment. Plan your transition timeline around this requirement and confirm your new employer's support letter is ready before you leave your current role.
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