Manufacturing Director, Vaccine Ops & Lean Transformation

CEVA Logistics; Maine; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is seeking a Production Director to lead our Beaucouzé Campus manufacturing operations, focusing on vaccine production and end-to-end value stream management. You will drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage cost performance in a highly regulated environment.

Lead a 6-manager team and up to 60 employees, shaping the site master plan, orchestrating budget delivery, and guiding cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, and HSE

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology).
• Extensive leadership experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and quality systems.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and budgets.
• Ability to drive change and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing operations across the full production scope.
• Define 12–18 month value-stream roadmap and site master plan.
• Manage production budgets, cost optimization, and CAPEX/OPEX.
• Ensure GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, and HSE compliance.
• Oversee deviation management, CAPA, audits, and corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and operational excellence improvements.
• Lead site projects, technology transfers, and process optimization.
• Lead and develop an organization of 6 front-line managers and up to 60 employees.

Skills

Leadership

GMP/GxP knowledge

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Pharmacy/Veterinary/Biotechnology

Job description

Ceva Animal Health is seeking a Production Director to lead our Beaucouzé Campus manufacturing operations, focusing on vaccine production and end-to-end value stream management. You will drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage cost performance in a highly regulated environment.

Lead a 6-manager team and up to 60 employees, shaping the site master plan, orchestrating budget delivery, and guiding cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, and HSE