Manager, Global Labeling

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The Labeling Operations Manager is responsible for leading, overseeing and coordinating a team that supports global labeling operations within the timelines committed to.   The Labeling Operations Manager is accountable to communicate regularly with labeling stakeholders, Project Leaders, Graphic Designers and Control Specialists to ensure labeling implementation timelines are maintained. The Labeling Operations Manager is required to drive operational excellence initiatives including investigating and developing solutions that contribute to continuous improvement and/or resolve problems that hinder the labeling process effectiveness and efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  This section contains a list of primary responsibilities required for the role. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned. ·       Ensures that the output of Global Labeling Operations complies with all applicable requirements and fulfills Business requirements ·       Ensures that Labeling activities are delivered on-time, in compliance with the applicable standards and regulations, and meets the customer requirements. ·       Responsible for managing and supporting a team directly reporting to them. ·       Manages overall coaching, training, development for direct reports.  ·       Collaborates with multi-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) driving for resolution. ·       KPI and metrics: ensures processes and tools are leveraged and accurately utilized to capture data and measure efficiency and effectiveness of the labeling process. Collects and reports data for KPI and metrics measurements. ·       Ensures that processes and procedures related to labeling activities and the output of the organization are compliant to applicable requirements and to the Corporate Quality Management System and fulfills business requirements. ·       Supports internal and external audits impacting labeling process. ·       Interacts and partners with internal and external stakeholders and be responsible for communication and facilitation of meetings with labeling SMEs, such as Product Design Owner (PDO), Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Packaging, Material Suppliers, and Third-Party/CMO companies. ·       Will perform other duties as assigned. Key Skills and Competencies To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Hereunder is a list of skills, abilities and knowledge required:  Leadership Skills ·       Strong Communication: Interact efficiently with all levels within the local and international functions of the organization.  Ability to cascade information both ways and ensure consistent, concise, clear messages to all.  Must have strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team management and cross-departmental collaboration.  Ability to influence, inspire and guide team members and stakeholders to achieve common goals. ·       Decision Making: Capable to analyze information and make sound and timely decisions. ·       Resilience and Adaptability: Have the