Director of Manufacturing, Data Systems

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing, Data Systems plays a central, integrative, strategic role within the Manufacturing organization.

This role ensures that manufacturing processes are efficient, visible, and continuously improving by owning the systems, data flows, and tools that Manufacturing Operations depend on.

By centralizing and prioritizing how software systems, dashboards, and data tools are used, the role directly strengthens decision‑making, operational reliability, and cross‑functional alignment. The position drives execution of key data‑related projects, ensuring that ERP, MES, and other manufacturing systems support both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term scalability.

They partner with Quality, IT, and Operations leaders to ensure systems meet GMP, ISO, and internal QMS requirements, supporting the company’s commitment to safe and compliant production while safeguarding data integrity, cybersecurity, and appropriate access across manufacturing tools.

This position can be based out of Roseville, CA or Alameda, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience working in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech companies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of management experience in an Operations systems or data management role
• 2+ years of program and/or project management experience driving collaborative Operations and IT projects
• Proficient with MS Project and/or other project management platforms
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of proficiency with MS Office suite of products, SharePoint, Power BI, and Tableau
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain knowledge of Manufacturing’s processes, lead continuous improvement activities, enhance data visibility, and maximize efficiency.
• Centralize, prioritize, communicate, and drive execution of Manufacturing’s use of software systems and dashboards to improve efficiency of internal processes, data collection, data visualization, and decision making.
• Drive execution of projects related to data systems, tools, and strategies.
• Define and execute data system and manufacturing tool rollouts and enhancements strategies
• Collaborate in prioritizing and supporting Operations projects and processes related to data systems (ERP, MES, etc.), data visualization and other efficiency projects that utilize software for systemic improvement.
• Partner with Cross functional leaders to ensure appropriately tiered data access, data integrity and cybersecurity across data systems and manufacturing tools
• Work with cross functional leaders to ensure manufacturing system reliability and compliance to company quality systems requirements
• Responsible for evaluating and maintaining adequate departmental staffing levels and facility requirements to ensure conformance to current Penumbra Quality Systems, GMP’s, ISO standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Management Review meetings to evaluate overall performance and determine means for continual improvement of Quality Systems and Structures.
• Select, manage, train, and develop staff.
• Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director