Senior Director Manufacturing

Terumo Neuro; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Neuro seeks a Sr. Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy to drive long-term manufacturing strategy and transformation across the global network.

You will lead Smart Factory initiatives, AI manufacturing adoption, and scalable digital platforms with IT, Engineering, and Operations partners. You will oversee network modeling, site strategy, and governance, mentoring high-performing teams while influencing senior leadership with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Operations Management.
• 15+ years in medical device global manufacturing strategy/ops.
• 7+ years in leadership/management roles.
• Knowledge in Smart Factory, AI Manufacturing or digital transformation.
• Expertise in manufacturing network modeling and global footprint strategy.
• Strong background in strategic program management and governance.
• Experience leading production line engineering or group technology transformation.
• Experience in operations management and global product transfers.
• Direct global manufacturing site responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategy with Global Manufacturing Leadership.
• Oversee Smart Factory initiatives and AI-driven quality and optimization.
• Model global manufacturing network, capacity and site expansion.
• Manage multi-year strategic programs and governance for transformation.
• Lead production line engineering modernization and lean improvements.

Skills

Smart Factory

AI Manufacturing

Digital Transformation

Manufacturing Network Modeling

Global Footprint Strategy

Multi-site Operations

Strategic Program Management

Enterprise Governance

Production Line Engineering

Operations Management

Global Product Line Transfers

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Operations Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sr. Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy

Salary Range: $214,853 - $281,995

(Financial compensation packages may be higher/lower than listed, & will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand)

As a global leader working with the Global Manufacturing Leadership team, assist in developing and executing the Company’s long term manufacturing strategy. Oversee future production ecosystem, driving transformation across Smart Factory, AI Manufacturing, global network design, and organizational scalability. Oversee manufacturing network modeling, global manufacturing network expansion, strategic program management, business excellence governance, and production line industrial engineering transformation across the Organization’s global operations. Play a critical role in shaping the next generation of the Company’s manufacturing capabilities.

What You'll be Doing

Manufacturing Strategy Development & Vision Setting

• Partner with Global Manufacturing Leadership to develop and deploy the long-term manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives and global operational needs.
• Establish clear vision and direction for digital transformation, network evolution, and organizational scalability.
• Translate strategic insights into actionable roadmaps for global manufacturing excellence.

Smart Factory & AI Manufacturing Leadership

• Lead enterprise-wide Smart Factory initiatives, integrating automation, digital systems, and advanced analytics.
• Drive adoption of AI Manufacturing technologies, including predictive quality, intelligent process control, and machine learning based optimization.
• Partner with IT, Engineering, and Operations to deploy scalable digital platforms across global sites.

Manufacturing Network Modeling & Global Expansion

• Oversee global manufacturing network modeling, including capacity planning, scenario simulation, risk assessment, and make vs buy assessments.
• Lead global manufacturing network expansion, including site strategy, capability deployment, and long-term footprint optimization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, regional opportunities, and supply chain shifts to inform future network design.

Strategic Program Management & Governance

• Direct multiyear, cross functional strategic programs that modernize the Company’s manufacturing capabilities.
• Establish and refine business excellence governance, ensuring clear decision frameworks, accountability, and performance metrics.
• Perform executive reporting and program management for global transformation initiatives.
• Lead transformation of production line industrial engineering, including group technology manufacturing strategies, digital work instructions, and lean manufacturing enhancements.
• Standardize industrial engineering practices across global sites to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies.

Organizational Scalability & Leadership

• Mentor and develop high performing teams across engineering, operations, and strategy functions.
• Influence senior leadership through data driven insights and strategic recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Operations Management.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in medical device global manufacturing strategy, operations, industrial engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum seven (7) years of leadership or management responsibility.
• Knowledge in Smart Factory, AI Manufacturing, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in manufacturing network modeling, global footprint strategy, and multi-site operations.
• Strong background in strategic program management and enterprise governance.
• Experience leading production line industrial engineering or group technology transformation.
• Experience in operations management and leading global product line transfers.
• Direct global manufacturing site responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

What Will Differentiate You from the Crowd

• Master’s degree in engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Experience in AI and Smart Factory implementation.

EEO

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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