The position provides leadership, strategic direction and tactical oversight for the Platinum Performance Manufacturing Site in Buellton, CA. Incumbent will ensure achievement of site, Global Manufacturing & Supply and Platinum Performance goals and objectives in accordance with FDA regulations, NASC and SQF guidelines, cGMP, EPA/OSHA agency regulations, Zoetis policies and procedures, Quality standards, budgetary commitments and financial regulations and fully in alignment with Zoetis Core Beliefs.
Role Description
- 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, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS, in collaboration with Quality Operations, 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.
- Builds and fosters an exceptional 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree required and preferred in relevant technical discipline (Biochemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related).
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in animal nutrition and/or feed manufacturing is preferred, including at least 3 years of demonstrated success in a leadership role, leading and developing employees.
- Experience in Animal Health is strongly preferred.
- Experience in Food Safety/SQF certification desired.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: 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 collaborate and communicate with Quality, Sourcing, HR, Finance and Commercial teams to deliver an exceptional client experience with safe, quality and on time product.
- Proven history of effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and a commitment to mutual accountability, with track record of talent development and succession planning.
- Demonstrated record of innovation, focus on performance, change management, leadership development with continuous improvement and development/implementation of best practices.
- In-depth understanding of the Animal Nutrition and Animal Health business with a proven ability to accurately analyze manufacturing business trends.
- Demonstrated record of achievement of objectives and commitment to the Zoetis Core Beliefs.
- Demonstrated record of the implementation and utilization of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies for the purpose of running daily operations in addition to driving continuous improvement to achieve and sustain desired business results.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, and ability to learn Platinum and Zoetis specific systems).
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety ("steel-toed") shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in [ California] Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.
$182,000 - $279,000
[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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