Director Of Manufacturing Strategy & Operations

SmartSkin Technologies provides manufacturing optimization solutions globally to the food, beverage & pharmaceutical sectors. Smart Skin serves 18 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world and 6 of the 7 major beverage brands with its patented and award-winning Quantifeel™ sensor and software solutions. While most of our engineering and production activities are undertaken in New Brunswick, Canada, our global presence is increasing with team members located in centers like Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Munich, Los Angeles, San Jose, and Tokyo. 

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Director of Manufacturing Strategy & Operations to lead the transformation and scaling of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing small electronic devices and a proven ability to develop and execute a transformative manufacturing vision. This role is critical for scaling our operations, optimizing our supply chain, and achieving our production and quality goals. The Director of Manufacturing Strategy & Operations will be based in Fredericton, with the opportunity to travel internationally for research, benchmarking and partnership development.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a transformative manufacturing vision for the next 3-5 years.
• Lead the actions required to scale existing operations while achieving the new vision.

Operational Excellence:

• Optimize lab-scale manufacturing for scalability and implement cost-effective, innovative methods.
• Outsource and manage relationships with contract manufacturers and assembly partners.
• Set benchmark expectations, hold teams accountable, and deliver progress reports.
• Develop procedures to minimize errors and quality issues, ensuring deliverables meet budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize product design for scalable manufacturing.
• Oversee logistics, inventory management, vendor relations, and warehouse operations, while enhancing supply chain efficiency to support growth.

Team Management:

• Drive a step change in team productivity while ensuring a smooth transition to new performance expectations and operating culture.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including assembly, quality assurance, calibration, and supply chain.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, finance, and engineering to align team efforts with business needs and market demands.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure production meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 as well as federal and provincial regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in leading high-quality manufacturing assembly operations. Experience manufacturing small electronic devices is an asset.
• Energetic and engaging personality with a natural propensity for strong daily management and leading change.
• Proven ability to develop and execute a transformative manufacturing vision, with excellent strategic planning, project management, and process improvement skills.
• Strong background in outsourcing manufacturing processes and supply chain optimization.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to be based in Fredericton with international travel for benchmarking and partnership development.  Relocation assistance will be considered.

Please apply online at https://smartskintech.com/careers/ for this opportunity.  We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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