Director, Animal Safety Operations

Job Description:

• Develop and execute the Animal Safety manufacturing strategy, translating business priorities into clear operating plans, performance expectations, and accountability mechanisms across the network
• Lead operational performance across safety, quality, service, delivery, productivity, cost, inventory, and working capital
• Strengthen standardized operating systems and management routines
• Drive continuous improvement through practical Lean manufacturing principles, disciplined performance management, root-cause problem solving, and scalable process improvements
• Lead long-term capacity, manufacturing footprint, capital investment, network optimization, business continuity, and operational readiness planning
• Build leadership capability by coaching site and functional leaders, establishing succession plans, and fostering a culture of safety, ownership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Product Engineering, Technical Operations, EHS, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to resolve constraints and advance strategic priorities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• At least eight years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading across multiple functions and aligning diverse stakeholders toward shared operational and business goals
• Proven success leading operational change initiatives, implementing improvement systems, and strengthening execution discipline in a manufacturing environment
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with operational budgets, productivity initiatives, cost management, capital planning, and resource allocation
• Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and teams, establish effective operating routines, and create an accountable, engaged, and safety-focused work environment

Benefits:

• A standard benefits package
• The opportunity to lead and shape the future of a growing Animal Safety manufacturing network
• A strategic leadership role with meaningful influence on operational performance, product quality, customer service, and business growth
• A collaborative environment that values safety, continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and leadership development