Site Leader – Kalamazoo at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Animal Health, Pharmaceuticals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline (Biochemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related); Master’s degree or MBA is preferred
A minimum of 15 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including a minimum of five years of demonstrated success in a senior leadership role, leading and developing managerial employees
Experience in more than one facility and functional area is a strong plus
Experience in Animal Health is strongly preferred
Demonstrated strengths in leadership, operational management, data and financial analysis, supply chain, decision-making, critical thinking, and technical skills pertaining to manufacturing, negotiating, and conflict resolution
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including strong presentation and community relations
Demonstrated record of innovation, focus on performance, change management, leader development with continuous improvement and development/implementation of best practices
Track record of understanding and meeting customer and market needs
Ability to effectively communicate and work with Business colleagues
Proven history of effective performance management, coaching, mentoring

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, strategic direction, and tactical oversight for the site; ensure full achievement of Site, Global Manufacturing & Supply and Zoetis goals and objectives
Provide direction and leadership for site operations, including Manufacturing, Quality Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS and coordination with enabling functions supporting the site (HR, Finance, Procurement, ITS)
Work collaboratively with business leaders globally, as well as external network, customers and regulatory agencies in advancing site and network objectives
Partner with the business in creating and enhancing revenue and providing competitive costs and assuring supply reliability
Develop and maintain a highly effective organization through organizational design, workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, training, performance management, mentoring, coaching, leadership development, compensation planning, reward, and recognition
Establish and maintain a culture that exemplifies the Zoetis Core Beliefs
Consistently demonstrate Zoetis quality and compliance standards, safety, financial adherence to budgetary commitments, Operational Excellence, and colleague engagement and retention
Analyze financial issues and opportunities and make appropriate decisions to achieve both short and long-term objectives for the site, network, and the Company’s business
Interact with colleagues, line managers, and senior leaders across multiple sites and disciplines, including manufacturing operations, commercial operations, marketing, planning, finance, Quality, HR, operational excellence, EHS, purchasing, logistics, etc
Interface with customers, representatives from regulatory agencies, vendors, trades workers, contractors, designers, consultants, and other external resources including the general public
Directly supervise managerial, professional, and/or administrative colleagues and/or contractors
Indirectly supervise hourly Production and Maintenance colleagues, administrative and technical resources, Quality staff, and contract resources

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LeadershipStrategic PlanningManufacturing OperationsQuality OperationsSupply Chain ManagementEngineeringEHScGMPFDA RegulationsOSHA ComplianceEPA RegulationsWorkforce PlanningTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementOperational Excellence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Site Leader position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The role is based at the Manufacturing Site in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with no mention of remote work options.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Biochemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related is required, with a Master’s degree or MBA preferred, along with a minimum of 15 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least five years in leadership.

What is the company culture like at Zoetis?

The culture emphasizes Zoetis Core Beliefs, with a focus on establishing and maintaining a highly effective organization through leadership development, performance management, colleague engagement, retention, and exemplifying quality, compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for the Site Leader role?

Strong candidates will have extensive leadership experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, the ability to provide strategic direction across operations like Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS, and skills in talent development, financial analysis, and collaboration with global teams and regulators.