Director Technology Solutions - Contract Manufacturing Organization

Job DescriptionBuild and lead a high-performing global contract manufacturing organization to deliver quality, supply continuity, and operational excellence across Technology Solutions.The position should ideally be located in Netanya, Israel, Vitré, France, or Boxmeer, Netherlands. Welcome to our teamThrough 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 our global Animal Health organization 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. This allows access to real-time, actionable data and insights to help improve 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 well-being, while achieving optimal production outcomes for a healthy food supply.  Purpose of the roleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Director for our Technology Solutions Contract Manufacturing Organization (TS CMO) to build and manage a new team responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production of our electronic products through third-party manufacturers. This role will manage a global network of multidisciplinary CMOs with electronic, plastic, and metal manufacturing capabilities across multiple locations. The scope of responsibility includes both full turnkey products and subassemblies.Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Monitoring Manufacturing in Technology Solutions, this role is critical to ensuring product supply, quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with industry standards.This position will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with the company’s supply sites and the manufacturing leadership team. Through these relationships, this role will manage the supply of strategic products to optimize the flow of materials, working capital, and contractual obligations.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 managementDevelop and manage a risk management process; continuously assess and mitigate supply and compliance risks, including capacity planning, supply chain disruptions, and quality issuesExhibit a high level of financial compliance and financial stewardshipDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure alignment with company goals and quality standardsCollaborate 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 new products, whether in-house or through a CMO, in a full-turnkey model.Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, upstream and downstream sites to optimize product flowDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, reduce discards, and improve product quality and delivery timelines. Build and manage CMO KPIs, and lead the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with CMOsBe accountable for all aspects of third-party risk – including, but not limited to, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), bribery/corruption, labourMonitor and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies across all external manufacturing sitesParticipate in negotiations on contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with external manufacturers, in mutual collaboration with the global supplier management teamPrepare and present regular reports on manufacturing performance, risks, and opportunities to senior managementStay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electronic product manufacturingYour profileElectronic or mechanical engineering background in the high-tech industry, with experience in multidisciplinary products, software, and hardwareStrengths in building strong relationships and managing cross-functional teamsMust have exemplary people/team leadership experience, including leading and motivating teams, establishing performance metrics, and holding people accountable for resultsMinimum 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 e