Director, Animal Safety Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits

Leadership impact

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Animal Safety Operations to lead manufacturing strategy and operations for a growing network. Remote in the US, the role focuses on safety, quality, service, and productivity to support business growth.

The candidate will guide capacity planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership development while driving disciplined execution. Equal opportunity employer, visas not sponsored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading across multiple functions and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Proven success in operational change initiatives and improvement systems implementation.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, productivity, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy with clear operating plans.
• Lead operational performance across safety, quality, service, and productivity metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles and disciplined performance management.
• Plan for long-term capacity, manufacturing footprint, and operational readiness for growth.
• Coach site and functional leaders to build leadership capability and foster a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve constraints and advance strategic priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Animal Safety Operations to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will oversee manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, service, and productivity across a growing network. The position will shape operating plans, strengthen leadership capability, and drive disciplined execution in support of business growth. It also will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to improve performance, expand capacity, and maintain a strong culture of continuous improvement.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy with clear operating plans.
• Lead operational performance across safety, quality, service, and productivity metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles and disciplined performance management.
• Plan for long-term capacity, manufacturing footprint, and operational readiness for growth.
• Coach site and functional leaders to build leadership capability and foster a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve constraints and advance strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading across multiple functions and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Proven success in operational change initiatives and improvement systems implementation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgets, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Ability to develop leaders and create an engaged, safety-focused work environment.

Benefits

• Standard benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing manufacturing network.
• Strategic leadership role with influence on operational performance and business growth.
• Collaborative environment that values safety and continuous improvement.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.