Director Technology Solutions - Contract Manufacturing Organization

Job Description

Build and lead a high-performing global contract manufacturing organization to deliver quality, supply continuity, and operational excellence across Technology Solutions.

Welcome to our team

Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments a wide range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

Animal Health Technology Solutions (MAH TS) is a business unit of the global Animal Health organization responsible for the non-BioPharma Technology within the group.

The team designs, develops, manufactures and delivers solutions for animal identification, monitoring and traceability. Its data-driven solutions are used by farmers, companies and countries to manage hundreds of millions of animals worldwide. As a provider of animal identification technology, it supplies tags for identifying, tracking and monitoring animals and supports real-time, actionable data and insights to help improve animal management and health outcomes.

By putting intelligent, actionable management information into farmers’ hands, these solutions help safeguard animals’ health and well-being while supporting optimal production outcomes.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director for the Technology Solutions Contract Manufacturing Organization (TS CMO) to build and manage a new team responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production of electronic products through third-party manufacturers. This role will manage a global network of multidisciplinary CMOs with electronic, plastic, and metal manufacturing capabilities across multiple locations. The scope of responsibility includes both full turnkey products and subassemblies.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Monitoring Manufacturing in Technology Solutions, this role is critical to ensuring product supply, quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with industry standards.

This position will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with supply sites and the manufacturing leadership team. Through these relationships, this role will manage the supply of strategic products to optimize the flow of materials, working capital, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and direct an industry-leading team of operations managers to manage supply, compliance, and cost for externally produced TS products from the CMOs
• Lead and manage all aspects of external manufacturing operations for electronic and identification products, including supplier selection, qualification, and performance management
• Develop and manage a risk management process; continuously assess and mitigate supply and compliance risks, including capacity planning, supply chain disruptions, and quality issues
• Exhibit a high level of financial compliance and financial stewardship
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure alignment with company goals and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with product development, quality, internal operations, supply chain, and logistics teams to ensure seamless product transitions from design to mass production
• Lead the operational strategy of new products, whether in-house or through a CMO, in a full-turnkey model
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, upstream and downstream sites to optimize product flow
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, reduce discards, and improve product quality and delivery timelines
• Build and manage CMO KPIs, and lead the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with CMOs
• Be accountable for all aspects of third-party risk, including but not limited to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), bribery/corruption, and labour
• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies across all external manufacturing sites
• Participate in negotiations on contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with external manufacturers, in collaboration with the global supplier management team
• Prepare and present regular reports on manufacturing performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electronic product manufacturing

Your profile

• Electronic or mechanical engineering background in the high-tech industry, with experience in multidisciplinary products, software, and hardware
• Strengths in building strong relationships and managing cross-functional teams
• Exemplary people and team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams, establishing performance metrics, and holding people accountable for results
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing management, with at least 3–5 years focused on global external or contract manufacturing in the high-tech industry and electronic assembly
• Proven background in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process in the high-tech industry, and transferring production between sites and CMOs
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB assembly, component sourcing, testing, and quality control
• In-depth expertise in manufacturing, technical operations, quality, and/or supply chain is a plus
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and driving operational excellence in a global manufacturing environment
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Lean manufacturing and scientific problem-solving skills
• Experience with quality standards such as IPC, ISO 9001, and industry-specific certifications
• Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Required Skills

Contract Manufacturing Management, Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO), Cross-Functional Teamwork, Leadership, Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain

Preferred Skills

External Manufacturing, Global Manufacturing, Product Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management (SCM)