Director, External Manufacturing

Kenvue; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Volunteering

Learning & Development Opportunities

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Director of External Manufacturing in Summit, New Jersey, a hybrid role leading the North America EM network. The position drives best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across external manufacturing sites that produce 230M+ units annually across wipes, washes, lotions, creams, aerosols, and other formats.

You will manage a 4-6 person team, partner with Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Network Strategy, and shape the EM operating strategy to deliver

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 10 years of business experience is required, with experience in manufacturing, operations management, or supply chain required.
• Demonstrated experience and success in people development and building high performing teams is required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with internal and external business partners to meet strategic business needs is required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong functional and business leadership, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders.
• Ability to travel up to 20-25%, primarily in US, is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable supply, productivity and cost savings, and superior product quality to enable long-term business growth through strong influence, collaboration, and relationship management across the EM network.
• Lead external manufacturing initiatives, including new site start-ups, network transfers, footprint optimization projects, and new product launches across the North America EM network.
• Lead a team responsible for developing and executing both short- and long-term solutions that support business growth, customer service, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost optimization objectives.
• Leverage a deep understanding of the EM network, consumer supply chain operations, financial drivers, manufacturing processes, and capacity management to identify and remove constraints, optimize network performance, and improve service, quality, and cost outcomes.
• Define, scope, and prioritize strategic projects; evaluate business benefits and organizational impact; secure stakeholder alignment; manage budgets; and oversee execution to ensure successful delivery and value realization.
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performing talent while fostering an inclusive, engaged, and results-oriented team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing operations

People development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Director, External Manufacturing

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To

Sr Director Make EM SH NA

Location

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

The External Manufacturing Director will lead the deployment of best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the North America External Manufacturing (EM) network supporting Skin and Essential Health products. This role will lead a team of 4 to 6 professionals responsible for supporting clusters of external manufacturing sites that produce more than 230 million units annually across a diverse portfolio, including wipes, washes, lotions, creams, aerosols, portables, and other product formats. The Director will partner closely with key internal stakeholders across Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Network Strategy to define and execute the EM operating strategy while building sustainable organizational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable supply, productivity and cost savings, and superior product quality to enable long-term business growth through strong influence, collaboration, and relationship management across the EM network
• Lead and oversee strategic External Manufacturing initiatives, including new site start-ups, network transfers, footprint optimization projects, and new product launches across the North America EM network.
• Lead a team responsible for developing and executing both short- and long-term solutions that support business growth, customer service, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost optimization objectives.
• Leverage a deep understanding of the EM network, consumer supply chain operations, financial drivers, manufacturing processes, and capacity management to identify and remove constraints, optimize network performance, and improve service, quality, and cost outcomes.
• Define, scope, and prioritize strategic projects; evaluate business benefits and organizational impact; secure stakeholder alignment; manage budgets; and oversee execution to ensure successful delivery and value realization.
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performing talent while fostering an inclusive, engaged, and results-oriented team culture.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors' degree is required.
• At least 10 years of business experience is required, with experience in manufacturing, operations management, or supply chain required. Prior experience in internal/external manufacturing is required.
• Demonstrated experience and success in people development and building high performing teams is required. Experience managing direct reports required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with internal and external business partners to meet strategic business needs is required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong functional and business leadership, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders. The ability to leverage marketplace insights and supply base knowledge to create and sustain competitive advantage is essential.
• Ability to travel up to 20-25%, primarily in US, is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or MBA preferred
• Experience in a regulated healthcare environment is preferred
• Expertise with multiple product platform technologies, such as solid dose, liquids, wipes, and aerosol products and associated manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in developing successful data-driven business area growth or functional area growth strategies, including benchmarking, within the applicable industries is preferred.
• CPG industry experience preferred.

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$190,825.00 - $269,400.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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