We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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　　Job Purpose/Overview

　　The Director, Global Manufacturing, will have responsibility for all Point of Care and Imaging manufacturing operations ensuring a formalized lean manufacturing structure. Key aspects include safety, timelines, critical milestones, and tracking of product and scrap to drive business impact and to maximize the workforce with targeted delivery balancing engineering problems and cost reductions while producing a consistently safe, quality product. This role includes responsibility for manufacturing, formulation laboratory, in-process quality control, and manufacturing transfer functions.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Oversees all manufacturing operations for Point of Care including: diagnostic consumables and equipment, rapid tests, contract/external manufacturing, finished goods production

　　Transfer, scale up, line balancing, and cost reduction activities.

　　Operates in accordance with controlled documents. Lead audits and work with outside regulatory agencies for manufacturing area.

　　Prioritizes and resources benchmarking activities and participates in best practice sharing to drive competitive advantage.

　　Works and acts as a strategic partner with business leaders in the development of the manufacturing business to effectively link inter-departmental objectives and to identify customer requirements and forecasted production.

　　Manages production operations to achieve attainment of the production plan by developing and executing the short-term fixed schedules based on the master production forecast requirements.

　　Ensure the supervision and training the production work force in methods and procedures that maximize the efficient operation and application of the means of production.

　　Maintains capital equipment and operational budgets.

　　Ensures all products, procedures, equipment, and policies are in compliance with relevant ISO, USDA, FDA and cGMP regulations.

　　Maintains a safe, clean work area and implements environmental programs as appropriate.

　　Oversight of equipment maintenance.

　　Manages personnel, organizes, and prioritizes group tasks, trains and assists operations managers in writing performance reviews.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Education and Experience

　　Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality related to manufacturing and scale up operations. Experience in lean manufacturing processes or related industry field and experience preferred.

　　Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Manufacturing, Business, Technical, Science or other related field and/or relevant certifications (e.g., lean manufacturing, APICS).

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Able to work well in a team environment with various internal departments, customers, and outside exposure to contract manufacturers, vendors, business partners, FDA, ISO and other regulatory bodies and policies.

　　Knowledge of QMS, including experience with deviation, CAPA, and other quality related objectives and requirements.

　　Licenses or certifications such as ISO, PMP, LEAN, IFMA, MPS, Six Sigma, cGMP are a plus.

　　Experience working with medical device industry required. In vitro diagnostics experience, preferred.

　　Strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to deliver complex technical reports and communicate effectively with management, partners and technical audiences.

　　Deep understanding of how to manage and document sensitive and confidential situations and materials and Intellectual Property.

　　Deep understanding of documentation, safety, and other manufacturing and laboratory operations issues.

　　Knowledge of current best practice manufacturing policies, procurement policies, practices and procedures, procurement systems, and supply chain management processes are a plus.

　　Travel

　　Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes Percent of time: 10-25%

　　Working Conditions

　　Complete how the job gets done and the way it operates

　　The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

　　The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

　　The Target Pay Range for this position is $143,00-$178,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

　　Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

　　Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

　　Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

　　Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

　　Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　401(k) with company match

　　Paid Time Off & Holidays

　　Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

　　Life Assistance Program

　　Pet Care Discounts

　　Several other health and wellness benefits

　　We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

　　We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)