Director, Manufacturing and Quality

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY•Buffalo, NY

3d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing & Quality provides strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, quality/regulatory, facilities, and warehouse operations to drive safe and efficient operations and produce high-quality products across Antylia’s Diagnostic Controls manufacturing sites. The position plays a critical leadership role in driving capacity expansion, optimizing cost structure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting new product commercialization.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in complex or multi‑site production environment in In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Clinical Diagnostics, or Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence programs.
Experience operating in and managing FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and quality management systems.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field required.
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other essential time constraints.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
Ability to operate in manufacturing, warehouse, office and laboratory production environments
Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence programs.
Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Operations Management) preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute manufacturing strategies that support business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Develop, monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, cost per unit, inventory and on-time delivery
Champion Lean methodologies (5S, visual management, standard work, Kaizen) to drive waste reduction and flow across the entire value stream.
Develop long-range manufacturing capacity plans aligned with business forecasts.
Identify and mitigate operational risks impacting supply continuity.
Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement efforts.
Own the Quality Management System (QMS); ensure effective NCR/CAR processes, internal audits, supplier quality management, and gauge/calibration programs.
Improve first‑pass yield and reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) through structured root‑cause analysis and CAPA.
Build, mentor, and coach a high‑performing leadership team and Develop leadership capability through structured coaching, regular feedback, succession planning, and skill‑development pathways.
Manage department operating budgets and capital expenditures.
Drive productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Evaluate manufacturing investments through ROI and strategic business assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned.