Director, Manufacturing (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Must be based in Richmond, California, United States, within commuting distance of the office; the role also develops pilot manufacturing capabilities in Suzhou, China.

Estimated base salary: $179,400–$232,000 annually, plus eligibility for a variable annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops, manufactures, and markets research and clinical diagnostic products, advancing scientific discovery and healthcare.

What you will do

• Lead chemical manufacturing operations across production, materials, chemical development, engineering, quality control, maintenance, regulatory, and safety.
• Set manufacturing strategies, budgets, capital plans, capacity priorities, and productivity improvements aligned with business growth and gross-margin objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, automation, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transformation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety, chemical process safety, and regulatory requirements while managing operational and business continuity risks.
• Partner with R&D and business functions on new product introduction, scale-up, industrialization, technology transfer, and reliable supply.
• Develop pilot manufacturing capabilities in Suzhou and build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, engagement, and leadership development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or another relevant scientific or technical discipline required; a Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience leading manufacturing operations in a regulated and technically complex environment, preferably in chemical, life science, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary manufacturing and technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, EH&S, process safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Financial and business acumen covering manufacturing budgets, product costs, productivity, inventory, and capital investment.
• Experience leading operational improvement, capital, automation, capacity, or manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, scale-up, industrialization, and/or technology transfer.
• Ability to identify and manage complex operational and business risks while maintaining continuity of supply.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, cross-functional leadership, team-building, and leader-development skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working across functions and geographies in a global organization.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SAP, or comparable manufacturing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, global teams focused on safety, quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Medical plans, HSA funds, fertility support, life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, and employee stock purchase options.
• Mental health support, learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief, pet insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, and employee resource groups.
• Equal employment opportunity for candidates of all backgrounds; agency submissions require prior authorization from a Bio-Rad recruiting representative.