Site Leader – Kalamazoo

The successful candidate will provide leadership, strategic direction, and tactical oversight for our Manufacturing Site in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Incumbent will ensure achievement of site, Global Manufacturing & Supply, and Zoetis goals and objectives in accordance with FDA regulations, cGMP, EPA/OSHA agency regulations, Zoetis policies and procedures, Zoetis Quality standards, budgetary commitments, and financial regulations, fully aligned with Zoetis Core Beliefs.

POSITION 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).
• Collaborate with global business leaders, external network, customers, and regulatory agencies to advance site and network objectives.
• Partner with the business to create and enhance revenue, ensure competitive costs, and maintain supply reliability.
• Develop and sustain a highly effective organization through organizational design, workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, training, performance management, mentoring, coaching, leadership development, compensation planning, rewards, and recognition.
• Establish and maintain a culture exemplifying Zoetis Core Beliefs.

Consistently demonstrate Zoetis quality and compliance standards, safety, financial adherence, Operational Excellence, and colleague engagement and retention.

• Analyze financial issues and opportunities, making decisions to achieve short and long-term objectives for the site, network, and company.
• Engage with colleagues, managers, and senior leaders across multiple disciplines and sites, including manufacturing, commercial operations, marketing, planning, finance, Quality, HR, operational excellence, EHS, purchasing, logistics, etc.
• Interface with customers, regulatory representatives, vendors, trades workers, contractors, designers, consultants, and other external resources, including the public.
• Supervise managerial, professional, administrative colleagues, and contractors directly; indirectly oversee hourly production, maintenance, technical resources, Quality staff, and contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline (Biochemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related);
  Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years in biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least five years in a senior leadership role managing and developing managers.
• Experience in multiple facilities and functional areas is advantageous.
• Experience in Animal Health strongly preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Leadership, operational management, data and financial analysis, supply chain, decision-making, critical thinking, manufacturing, negotiation, conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation and community relations.
• Proven innovation, performance focus, change management, leadership development, continuous improvement, and best practices implementation.
• Understanding of customer and market needs.
• Effective communication and collaboration with business colleagues.
• Performance management, coaching, mentoring, talent development, and succession planning experience.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical and animal health industries, ability to analyze manufacturing trends.
• Achievement record aligned with Zoetis Core Beliefs.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Zoetis systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work environment includes office and manufacturing settings, with exposure to moving mechanical parts. Use of PPE such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing is required. Must meet respirator fit testing requirements.