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Solventum

Senior Manager, External Manufacturing Operations

Solventum

. Own the operational performance and strategic relationship of external manufacturing partners supporting Brookings .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBrookings • South Dakota • United StatesSenior💰 $187,600 - $257,950 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contract manufacturing organizations and ensuring supply continuity within regulated environments, with a strong focus on quality systems and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop risk mitigation strategies while maintaining operational excellence.

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Contract Manufacturing Organization ManagementMedical Device Manufacturing ExperienceSupply Chain ManagementRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing OperationsQuality SystemsGMPCAPASCARsSpecificationsRisk MitigationBusiness Continuity StrategiesSupplier KPI DashboardsBudgeting and Forecasting
Soft Skills
CommunicationNegotiationPresentationLeadershipContinuous Improvement
Industry Keywords
Regulated Manufacturing EnvironmentExternal ManufacturingOperational RiskSupplier Performance ManagementQuality Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the operational performance and strategic relationship of external manufacturing partners supporting Brookings
  • Maintain direct accountability for continuity and availability of externally supplied materials and products required for Brookings manufacturing
  • Ensure materials are available when needed, meet established specifications, and do not disrupt manufacturing
  • Establish expectations for Contract Manufacturing Organization performance across quality, delivery, capacity, cost, responsiveness, compliance, and supply continuity
  • Maintain visibility to supplier production plans, materials, inventory, logistics, capacity, and constraints
  • Lead rapid response and escalation when supplier quality, capacity, production, logistics, technical, or operational issues threaten Brookings manufacturing
  • Drive containment, recovery, root cause, corrective action, and prevention to ensure issues are sustainably resolved
  • Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the CMO network
  • Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start
  • Twelve (12) years of combined experience in manufacturing, operations, external manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, planning, and/or procurement
  • Experience managing contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), contract manufacturers, and/or strategic manufacturing suppliers
  • Experience supporting medical device manufacturing within a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing supply continuity, CMO capacity, production planning, supplier quality, asset strategy, and/or operational risk
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Experience applying medical device quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Experience applying GMP, supplier quality, change control, specifications, CAPA, SCARs, Quality Agreements, and/or regulatory compliance requirements
  • Experience developing and executing CMO risk mitigation and business continuity strategies
  • Experience establishing supplier KPI dashboards, scorecards, and executive performance reviews
  • Experience supporting CMO contracts, Quality Agreements, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, and business case development
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Value Stream Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and/or external partners
  • Experience communicating, negotiating, and presenting recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Relocation Assistance may be authorized