
Operations Manager
Owens & Minor · Ashland, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Owens & Minor (medical devices) in Ashland, VA. 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.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $114k–$170k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 28 production engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 8+)
Typical $114k–$170k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- New product launch 32%
- Lean 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Directs all PM operations activities and teammates within a small or medium-sized (based on revenue, complexity, headcount) Distribution Center (DC), or multiple functions within a large-sized DC.
- ◆Provides proactive feedback to Operations Supervisors, initiating management coaching, teammate performance feedback, individual performance feedback, and corrective actions where needed.
- ◆Works with Operations leadership to develop and execute initiatives to improve DC metrics that drive financial performance.
- ◆Reviews and approves appropriate DC or functions’ expenses and makes capital recommendations where appropriate.
- ◆Leads the achievement of DC or functional Key Performance Indicators in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Turnover.
- ◆Oversees all customer service for the DC or functions, resolving issues relating to service quality, pick pack and ship requirements, and deliveries. Coordinates with local Account Management team, and Corporate Operations as needed.
- ◆Implements the conversion of new customers at the DC to ensure successful implementation of new business
- ◆Enforces DC adherence to company developed SOP’s / WI’s for warehouse management and transportation.
- ◆Monitors and reports performance of DC or functions, implementing root cause analysis to consistently work towards improving teammate relations, customer quality, and operational efficiency.
- ◆Oversees DC or functions’ succession planning, identifying, attracting, developing, coaching, and retaining talent.
- ◆Ensures adherence to all regulatory
requirements
regarding scheduled drugs, hazardous material, dating merchandise, storage
requirements
and reporting agencies (DOL, DEA, FDA, OSHA, etc.). Acts as the Designated Representative (DR) for the DC where required by licensing and compliance laws / regulations.
Qualifying Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree required.
- ✓9 or more years of professional supply chain or warehouse operations experience, preferably within the healthcare/medical/medical device industry.
- ✓Previous supervisory, leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation experience highly preferred Or any combination of relevant education and experience to meet the above requirements.
- ✓In depth knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, distribution, and/or warehouse management best practices.
- ✓Strong financial acumen including prior profit and loss responsibilities.
- ✓Ability to work fast and effectively within a matrix environment.
- ✓Demonstrated leadership and people management skills with an ability to lead, coach and mentor all levels of teammates.
- ✓Proven team building skills, both internal and external, with the ability to motivate and direct the work of others.
- ✓Exceptional customer relationship skills.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence senior level management.
- ✓Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to direct large complex initiatives across a broad network and ensure completion.
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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.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 12pm or 1pm start
Summary
Coordinates and leads Distribution Center operations activities, including outbound, warehousing, shipping, delivery, customer quality, and product inventory accuracy in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.
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