Director Technology Solutions - Contract Manufacturing Organization

Job Description

AN INNOVATIVE COMPANY IN EMERGING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVESTOCK. 

Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. 

Animal Health Technology Solutions (MAH TS) is a business unit of global Animal Health responsible for the non-BioPharma Technology within the group.  

We are the world leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of solutions for animal identification, monitoring and traceability. Our data-driven solutions are used by farmers, companies and countries to manage hundreds of millions of animals worldwide. As the largest provider of animal identification technology, we meet growing customer needs by providing over 500 million tags for identifying, tracking and monitoring animals every year and we monitor over 5.5 million cows daily, which allows access to real-time, actionable data and insights to help improve or enhance animal management and health outcomes.  

With over 60 years of experience and around 1,900 team members worldwide, we have a global network of experts, each with a great depth of experience and unparalleled knowledge, who provide a valuable resource to farmers, companies and countries. We have manufacturing and technology subsidiaries in North America, Europe, Israel, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. Our products are distributed in over 100 countries. 

By putting intelligent, actionable management information into farmers’ hands, our solutions empower them to act in a timely manner to safeguard their animals’ health and wellbeing, while achieving optimal production outcomes for a healthy food supply.  

Our data-driven solutions are used by farmers, pet owners, companies and countries to manage hundreds of millions of animals worldwide.  

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead for our Technology Solutions Contract Manufacturing Organization (TS CMO), to build and manage a new team that will oversee and optimize the production of our electronic products through third-party manufacturers. Multidisciplinary CMOs’ electronic/ plastic/ metal, globally, CMOs' location. Parts of the products are full turkey and subassemblies.
 

Reporting to the executive director, the Global Monitoring Manufacturing Lead in Technology Solutions, this role is critical to ensuring product supply, quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with industry standards.

The Director, TS CMO, will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with the company’s supply sites and the MLT team. Through these relationships, the Director will manage the supply of strategic products to optimize the flow of materials, working capital, and contractual obligations.

The position should ideally be located in Netanya, Israel, Vitre, France, and global TS sites. 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Build and direct an industry-leading team of operations managers to manage supply, compliance, and cost for externally produced TS products from the CMOs (electronics and identification products).

• Lead and manage all aspects of external manufacturing operations for electronic and identification products, including supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.

• Develop and manage a risk management process; continuously assess and mitigate supply and compliance risks, including capacity planning, supply chain disruptions, and quality issues.

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•  Be accountable for all aspects of third-party risk – including EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), bribery/corruption, labor, etc.

• Exhibit a high level of financial compliance and financial stewardship

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure alignment with company goals and quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with product development, quality, internal operations, supply chain, and logistics teams to ensure seamless product transitions from design to mass production. Lead the operational strategy of the new product, in-house or CMO, in a full turnkey

•  Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, upstream and downstream sites to optimize product flow

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, reduce discards, and improve product quality and delivery timelines. Built a metric of CMO KPIs , managed the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with the CMOs

• Be accountable for all aspects of third-party risk – including EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), bribery/corruption, labor, etc.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies across all external manufacturing sites.

• Participate in negotiations on contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with external manufacturers. mutual responsibility with the GSM team.

• Prepare and present regular reports on manufacturing performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electronic product manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Electronic or Mechanical engineering background (advantage for engineering manager) in the high-tech industry. multidisciplinary products, software, and hardware

• Strengths in building strong relationships and managing cross-functional teams.

• Must have exemplary people/team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams. Experienced in establishing performance metrics and holding people accountable for results.

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing management, with at least 3-5 years focused on global external/contract manufacturing in the high-tech industry and electronic assembly products. Proven background in the NPI process in the high-tech industry, and transferring production between sites and CMOs

• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB assembly, component sourcing, testing, and quality control, or related field.

·         In-depth expertise in manufacturing, technical operations, quality, and/or in Supply Chain and/or Procurement a plus.

·         Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and driving operational excellence in a global manufacturing environment.

·         Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

• Must have exemplary people/team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams. Experienced in establishing performance metrics and holding people accountable for results.

·         Lean Manufacturing and scientific problem-solving skills.

·         Experience with quality standards such as IPC, ISO 9001, and industry-specific certifications.

·         Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic decisions.

• Must have exemplary people/team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams. Experienced in establishing performance metrics and holding people accountable for results.

·         Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

·         Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required Skills:

Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), API Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Change Management, Computer Electronics, Contract Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Electronic Manufacturing Services, Emerging Technologies, Financial Acumen, Fish Habitat, Leadership Building, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Process Improvements, Operational Excellence, Organizational Performance Management, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Senior Program Management, Sterile Operations {+ 2 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

05/13/2026

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