Area Manager, Nuclear Manufacturing

Anticipated salary range: $105,100.00-$150,100.00

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: 05/20/2026 *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.

What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health

Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Locations of coverage:  Dallas and Houston Manufacturing Sites

Travel required up to 50% depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Applicants must be available for night shifts. Typical hours are 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with flexibility required for shift start times based on business needs. Initial training will begin at 7:00 PM
• Oversees cyclotron operations and the production of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with quality and regulatory policies, operating procedures and company policies. 
• Drives accountability for sites executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Models disciplined approach to adhering to a large volume of SOP’s, with the ability to lead teams to adopting necessary process improvements
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with SOPs, using the Quality Management System (QMS), and including the following programs: CAPA, Change Control, Investigations, Complaints and Annual Product Reviews.
• Ensures inventory is managed in accordance with policies to maintain accuracy within ERP system to minimize waste and avoid material stockouts.
• Ensures their sites’ have an effective internal audit program. Ensures that investigations on deviations and OOS are conducted in a timely and complete fashion. Offers insight into trend analysis for eliminating preventable investigations.
• Ensures sites perform general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facility. May troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.
• Oversees site management to ensure production capability of the facility and makes recommendations accordingly for service and repair of critical components including the cyclotron, chemistry systems, analytical equipment, and environmental controls (facility systems). 
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure product/production expectations and demands are met. Ensures site teams communication proactively during contingency plans. Ensures production efficiency, secure the transfer of the proper amount of produced material to the pharmacies, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures an effective radiation safety program is managed within each site.
• Oversees adherence to administration of company policies.
• Ensures safety programs are led according to company policies.
• Assures that their sites’ validation protocols/reports have been properly reviewed and approved.
• Ensures their sites’ media fills are executed with optimal planning of resources and materials. Reviews media fill documentation and provides feedback in a timely manner.
• Oversees that sites provide employee training and that requirements are successfully completed, and training documentation is current. 
• Develops performance plans for subordinates to ensure continuous improvement in One Team metrics. Establishes performance goals, development plans, and monitors results. 
• Plan, schedule and lead conference calls amongst various team members and other departments to properly communicate and meet company objectives. This includes but is not limited to regional monthly OneTeam metrics calls, local pharmacy & manufacturing team calls and participation in QBR initiatives to support the business.
• Interviews, hires, disciplines, recommends termination, and evaluates all employees under his/her direct supervision. Develops trains and motivates employees including supervisory team members to maximize job performance. 
• Provides direction for teambuilding and employee motivation and development. Applies knowledge and skills to effectively enhance the smooth functioning and productivity of the team. 
• Manages areas’ budgets and applies knowledge of key profit drivers of P&L. Investigates unusual P&L information.
• Perform other assignments/duties as required or directed to ensure the business objectives are met. Implement special project work as required and build applicable teams to meet project goals.
• Models Cardinal Health values and behaviors.
• Work with radioactive materials, using all engineering devices available, and adhere to radiation safety procedures required.
• Obtains qualifications to perform tech duties as needed. Maintains qualification through practice and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• 8-12 years of experience preferred
• Past supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in managing people and leading multiples teams and/or departments
• Strong problem-solving abilities, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success in achieving results along with strong financial acumen and project management
• Ability to meet physical expectations of role, including lifting to 60 lbs., as well as hearing acuity
• Ability to see fine particulate and differentiate colors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation and occasional reach and lifting of small objects.
• Lead small, cross functional team of personnel in the manufacturing of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals
• Accountable to maintain all operational and/or QA qualifications
• Ability to work changing schedule to meet demands, as well as the flexibility to work night shifts
• Travel required up to 50% depending on business needs.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles
• Authorized User and Media Fill qualified preferred.  Expected to be media fill qualified at all facilities in region not just home site

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, frontline 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, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involves resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

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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