Director, External Manufacturing – NA (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid holidays, vacation, volunteertime

Learning & development opportunities

Kenvue Impact Networks

Location varies by region

Job summary

Kenvue Inc. is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing to lead best-practice deployment, standardization, and continuous improvement across the North America External Manufacturing network for Skin and Essential Health products.

The role supervises a 4–6 person team responsible for sites producing 230M+ units annually, partnering with Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Network Strategy to define and execute the EM operating strategy and build sustainable capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years of business experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in internal/external manufacturing is required.
• Proven experience in developing and leading high-performing teams; direct reports experience required.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders; leverage marketplace insights for competitive advantage.
• Travel up to 20–25%, primarily within the US.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable supply, productivity and cost savings, and high quality to enable long-term growth through collaboration across the EM network.
• Lead strategic External Manufacturing initiatives, including new site startups, network transfers, footprint optimization, and new product launches.
• Lead a team developing and executing short- and long-term solutions for growth, service, regulatory compliance, operations excellence, and cost optimization.
• Leverage EM network and supply chain knowledge to remove constraints and improve service, quality, and cost outcomes.
• Define, scope, and prioritize strategic projects; secure stakeholder alignment; manage budgets; ensure value realization.
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performing talent while fostering an inclusive, results-oriented culture.

Skills

Manufacturing

Operations management

Supply chain

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kenvue Inc. is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing to lead best-practice deployment, standardization, and continuous improvement across the North America External Manufacturing network for Skin and Essential Health products.

The role supervises a 4–6 person team responsible for sites producing 230M+ units annually, partnering with Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Network Strategy to define and execute the EM operating strategy and build sustainable capabilities.