Quality Manager
Abbott
Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations
Dexcom
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona
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💰 $199,600 - $332,600 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- We are seeking an energetic leader for the role of Sr Director , Manufacturing, located at our Mesa, AZ site . This role will report directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing (Americas) and will be responsible for directing and guiding the activities of our Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing Site in the Dexcom Manufacturing Network .
- Manage the day-to-day operations and inventory management activities necessary to ensure appropriate levels of finished goods, intermediate product, work-in-progress, and raw materials.
- Lead the development and implementation of optimized manufacturing processes as defined by the Global Operations Strategy.
- Direct oversight of the manufacturing personnel on-site and the indirect oversight of all non-manufacturing personnel as their work supports product production.
- Direct and lead US based EHSS activities and personnel.
- Align site operations with global manufacturing strategy and performance goals.
- Implement Dexcom’s global Operational Excellence standards, while introducing localized improvements that elevate global practices.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making.
- Represent Dexcom at industry and regulatory forums.
- Ensure full compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, QSR, OSHA, and GMP requirements.
- Lead audit readiness, CAPA execution, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory excellence.
- Optimize production processes for cost, quality, and delivery.
- Monitor KPIs and use data to drive performance and accountability.
- Oversee inventory, capacity planning, and technology adoption (e.g., automation, digital tools).
- Lead efforts to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent across all levels.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 17+ years of industry experience.
- 13+ years of successful leadership experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams— including a significant hourly workforce—across complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Proven success scaling operations in a 24/7 regulated setting, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Skilled at navigating and influencing within a matrixed organization, balancing global alignment with local execution.
- Deep understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in medical device manufacturing.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, driving collaboration across engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.
- Exceptional communicator—able to convey ideas clearly and concisely across all levels, both verbally and in writing.
- Applies emotional intelligence to lead through change, build trust, and foster engagement.
- Leads with a people-first mindset, actively developing talent and building succession plans that support long-term growth.
- Champions a culture of recognition by designing and consistently executing performance reward programs that reach all levels of the organization.
