External Manufacturing Operations Manager Consumer Health

External Manufacturing Operations Manager Consumer Health

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of external manufacturing partners to ensure efficient production and timely delivery of products
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Supply Chain, Quality Assurance,Regulatory, Procurement, to ensure alignment on production schedules, quality standards, and product specifications
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and identify areas for improvement
• Lead initiatives to improve cost efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational effectiveness
• Conduct regular performance reviews and audits of external manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, providing support and guidance to resolve operational challenges
• Coordinate with procurement teams to manage inventory levels and ensure the availability of materials for production
• Go-to-person for any new business evaluation with CMO 
• Prepare and present reports on operational performance to senior management and stakeholders
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in manufacturing operations

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree or above 
• At least 8 years of experience in commercial / business AND manufacturing (operations, quality, technology, planning) function required (or equivalent combination of education / experience)
• Solid experiences in CMO management  
• Strong understanding of GMP, supply chain management, and quality management system 
• Knowledge about Regulatory Requirements Processes is a plus 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Project management with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with service orientation 
• Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal coaching 
• Must be decisive in ambiguous environment 
• Fluent Business English/ Japanese with ability to communicate with all levels of employees

WHAT BAYER CAN OFFER YOU:　

• We offer a competitive a salary package consisting of an annual basic salary and Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus and top performance award and so on, tailored to your role at Bayer
• We provide various special paid day-offs on top of given annual paid vacation days. Also, we promote work-life balance by offering employees flexible working hours and home-office arrangements depending on your job nature in alignment with your manager
• We support your professional growth by providing learning and development opportunities through training programs, regular feedback and project participations
• At Bayer, our employees are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We also embrace and respect diversity by providing an inclusive and fair work environment for all employees
• We provide various attractive corporate benefit programs for all of our valuable employees such as DC pension plan, health and medical support by Bayer Health Insurance Association, Benefit Club membership, and life insurance