Director, Operational Excellence & Production Systems (Manufacturing)

Location: Currently remote in the United States; transition to an on-site East Coast or Midwest U.S. site is anticipated as project needs evolve, with an expected timeline in 2027. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Travel to EMEA and North America approximately 25–30% of the time.

Salary: $196,700–$232,650 gross annual base salary, plus a performance-related bonus.

Company

hirify.global operates a globally connected life sciences manufacturing network with more than 30 sites across five continents, supporting the development and production of medicines.

What you will do

• Lead transformation initiatives supporting organic growth, acquisitions, and operational expansion across U.S. ADS Operations.
• Design, deploy, and continuously improve a scalable Lean Production System aligned with global strategy.
• Establish standardized management systems, governance routines, visual management, and performance frameworks.
• Lead Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment, Lean maturity assessments, and multi-year operational excellence roadmaps.
• Build organizational capability through Lean training, coaching, Kaizen workshops, and structured problem-solving.
• Partner with E2E Leaders to embed operational excellence into facility design, startup, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, operational excellence, or transformation leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 6S methodologies, continuous improvement, and production systems deployment.
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects and transformation initiatives in complex matrix organizations, including cGMP and biologics manufacturing environments.
• Ability and willingness to transition to an East Coast or Midwest U.S. site location as project needs evolve.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of digital technologies, innovation practices, and current trends in manufacturing operations.
• Experience establishing enterprise-wide operational excellence frameworks, governance models, and continuous improvement programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off.
• Values-driven environment focused on collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.