Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing

About the role

The Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing will lead and oversee all site-specific manufacturing operations at ZymoChem's contract manufacturing (CMO) partner, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and mission. This role involves strategic planning, process optimization, team building and leadership, partner/vendor management and ensuring operational excellence to drive growth, product quality, and sustainability.

What you'll do

• Collaborate closely with leaders and teams across Material Process Development, Bioprocess Development
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely procurement of materials and negotiate cost-effective contracts
• Lead the implementation of safety and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Oversee maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and facilities to minimize downtime
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies

What you need

• 10–18 yrs of experience
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Maintenance
• B.Tech or B.E.

Good to have

• MS Office