Director, Animal Safety Operations

Neogen Corporation

. Develop and execute the Animal Safety manufacturing strategy, translating business priorities into clear operating plans, performance expectations, and accountability mechanisms across the network .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing manufacturing strategies, leading operational performance, and driving continuous improvement through Lean principles. Proven ability to build leadership capability and foster a culture of safety and engagement in a manufacturing environment.

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Manufacturing Strategy DevelopmentOperational Performance LeadershipLean Manufacturing PrinciplesFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

ManufacturingOperations LeadershipContinuous ImprovementRoot-Cause Problem SolvingPerformance ManagementCapital PlanningResource AllocationProductivity InitiativesCost ManagementAccountability Mechanisms

Soft Skills

CoachingEmployee EngagementTeam DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentCulture Building

Industry Keywords

Animal SafetyStandardized Operating SystemsBusiness ContinuityManufacturing FootprintOperational BudgetsSupply ChainEHSQuality ManagementTechnical OperationsProcurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Animal Safety manufacturing strategy, translating business priorities into clear operating plans, performance expectations, and accountability mechanisms across the network
Lead operational performance across safety, quality, service, delivery, productivity, cost, inventory, and working capital
Strengthen standardized operating systems and management routines
Drive continuous improvement through practical Lean manufacturing principles, disciplined performance management, root-cause problem solving, and scalable process improvements
Lead long-term capacity, manufacturing footprint, capital investment, network optimization, business continuity, and operational readiness planning
Build leadership capability by coaching site and functional leaders, establishing succession plans, and fostering a culture of safety, ownership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
Partner with Product Engineering, Technical Operations, EHS, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to resolve constraints and advance strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
At least eight years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading across multiple functions and aligning diverse stakeholders toward shared operational and business goals
Proven success leading operational change initiatives, implementing improvement systems, and strengthening execution discipline in a manufacturing environment
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with operational budgets, productivity initiatives, cost management, capital planning, and resource allocation
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and teams, establish effective operating routines, and create an accountable, engaged, and safety-focused work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

A standard benefits package
The opportunity to lead and shape the future of a growing Animal Safety manufacturing network
A strategic leadership role with meaningful influence on operational performance, product quality, customer service, and business growth
A collaborative environment that values safety, continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and leadership development