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Sr. Director, Global Food Safety Operations
Neogen Corporation
WorldwideremotePosted 1 day ago
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Key highlights
- 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience required
- Master's degree preferred
- Standard benefits package
- Global multi-site manufacturing leadership role
- Strategic leadership position with broad enterprise visibility
Role overview
The Senior Director, Global Operations, Food Safety will provide enterprise-level leadership for a global manufacturing network, shaping strategy, strengthening operational capability, and delivering sustainable performance. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for advancing safety, quality, service, cost, delivery, capacity planning, and operational excellence while aligning manufacturing operations with broader business objectives and growth priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global Food Safety manufacturing strategy, including long-term capacity, footprint, capital investment, and network optimization plans.
- Lead operational performance across multiple manufacturing sites, with accountability for safety, quality, customer service, delivery, productivity, cost, inventory, and working capital outcomes.
- Establish and deploy standardized operating systems, performance-management routines, Lean practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the global network.
- Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Engineering, Finance, HR, and R&D teams to resolve enterprise operational risks and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Build and develop high-performing site and functional leadership teams through coaching, succession planning, capability development, and clear accountability mechanisms.
- Lead annual operational planning, risk management, business continuity planning, product transfers, technology changes, acquisitions integration, and manufacturing readiness for new products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated multi-site manufacturing leadership experience.
- Proven success driving operational transformation, scalable operating systems, Lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing operational budgets, productivity programs, capital planning, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence decisions and deliver results across a global organization.
Nice to have
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience leading global teams is preferred.
Benefits
- A standard benefits package.
- The opportunity to lead and shape the future of a global Food Safety manufacturing network.
- A strategic leadership position with broad enterprise visibility and meaningful impact on operational performance, customer service, and business growth.
- An inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Additional details
- We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.
- Originally posted on Himalayas.