Production Director

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

Production Director

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Yourmissions :

Context:

Join CEVAAnimal Health’s Beaucouzé Campus and take responsibility for a strategicmanufacturing organization dedicated to the production of veterinary vaccines.Leading both the allergen production and autogenous vaccine manufacturingunits, you will oversee the entire value stream, from manufacturing operationsthrough final product packaging. As a key industrial leader, you will ensureoperational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost performance within ahighly regulated environment. You will also drive process transformation andcontinuous improvement initiatives in close collaboration with Quality, SupplyChain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and HSE teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for manufacturing operations across the entire production scope, ensuring smooth and efficient execution while meeting safety, quality, cost, anddelivery objectives.
• Lead end-to-end Value Streamperformance, define the 12–18 month roadmap, and contribute to the site'smaster plan and long-term operational strategy.
• Develop, consolidate, andmanage production budgets, ensuring achievement of financial targets,productivity improvements, and cost optimization initiatives (OPEX andCAPEX).
• Ensure full compliance with GMPrequirements and all applicable quality, regulatory, safety, and HSEstandards across the manufacturing organization.
• Oversee deviation management,CAPA execution, inspections, and audits, ensuring timely closure of actionplans and maintaining a strong quality compliance culture.
• Drive Operational Excellenceinitiatives, promote Lean Manufacturing principles, and identifycontinuous improvement opportunities to enhance industrial performance.
• Support the definition andexecution of strategic site projects, including investments, technologytransfers, industrialization activities, and process optimizationprograms, while ensuring proper prioritization and delivery.
• Lead and develop anorganization composed of 6 frontline managers and up to 60 employees,fostering employee engagement, talent development, and a positive workingenvironment.

Yourprofile :

Profile:

• Master's degree in Engineering,Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related technicaldiscipline.
• Significant leadershipexperience in manufacturing operations within a highly regulated industrysuch as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, vaccines, medical devices, orprocess industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GxPrequirements, quality systems, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proven track record in managinglarge teams and leading managers within complex manufacturingenvironments.
• Strong business acumen withdemonstrated expertise in budget management, cost control, and performanceimprovement.
• Ability to lead change, managecross-functional projects, and influence multiple stakeholders towardshared objectives.
• Results-oriented leader withstrong decision-making skills, excellent communication abilities, and thecapacity to thrive in a complex and demanding environment.