Director, Contract Manufacturing--Remote

Ladders; USA; Remote; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Strategic leadership opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth and development potential

Continuous improvement culture

Exposure to global manufacturing

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking a Director, Contract Manufacturing to lead the external manufacturing strategy supporting commercial production in the healthcare space. The role oversees contract manufacturing partnerships, balancing capacity, cost, quality, and delivery while collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Engineering to ensure compliant product transitions.

This remote position offers $150,000–$180,000 annually and requires 10+ years in manufacturing or related fields with 5+ years

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, or external manufacturing.
• 5+ years managing contract manufacturers or strategic partners.
• Proven ability to develop and execute manufacturing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Operations, Business or related field.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the contract manufacturing strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Evaluate and optimize the external manufacturing network for capacity and cost.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
• Oversee contract manufacturer performance related to production planning and delivery.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and manage the contract manufacturing budget and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to transition new products into commercial production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Contract manufacturing management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Operations, Business or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Contract Manufacturing to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This leader will play a critical role in shaping and executing the external manufacturing strategy that supports commercial production and broader business objectives. The position will oversee contract manufacturing partnerships, balancing capacity, cost, quality, and delivery performance across the network. This role will also collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Engineering teams to support compliant product transitions and operational excellence.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the contract manufacturing strategy aligned with company objectives
• Evaluate and optimize the external manufacturing network for capacity and cost
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners
• Oversee contract manufacturer performance related to production planning and delivery
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with standards
• Develop and manage the contract manufacturing budget and cost reduction initiatives
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to transition new products into commercial production
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, or external manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience managing contract manufacturers or strategic manufacturing partners
• Demonstrated success in developing manufacturing strategies and managing supplier performance
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Cross-functional collaboration with various departments
• Potential for professional growth and development
• Engagement in continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Exposure to global manufacturing practices and partnerships

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.