HEAD OF MANUFACTURING RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Apr 24, 2025 - The Head of Manufacturing leads production operations and cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and workforce development. This role drives compliance, plant readiness, and continuous improvement. The head also fosters cross-departmental collaboration and contributes to long-term organizational goals as a key member of the Bioconjugates Operations Leadership Team.

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1. Head of Manufacturing, Lumera Diagnostics, Des Moines, IA

Job Summary: 

  • Effective and efficient use of the manufacturing and quality systems to allow for routine manufacturing and release of products. 
  • Ensuring compliance through inter-suite/all manufacturing department alignment
  • Timely support for manufacturing batch documentation systems for the operations on the production floor, including Electronic Batch systems
  • Align supporting functions to ensure the timely start of production and release of the product
  • Improve work processes and systems within the manufacturing department and cross-functionally
  • Support the transfer/implementation of new processes and commissioning and validation activities of new projects
  • Inculcate a culture of Right First Time for all manufacturing operations
  • Escalate and seek alignment for complex investigations
  • Work with manufacturing managers to ensure seamless support for operations
  • Front audit requests, manage audit preparation as well as documentation related to audit responses, Adverse Event notification review and Annual Product Reviews
  • Develop systems to monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
  • Participate in planning activities such as product changeover activities or shutdown activities
  • Accountable for the hiring and training of the new workforce
  • Develop the Manufacturing Excellence team into a high-performing team, ensuring good team dynamics based on efficient and lean operations


Skills on Resume: 

  • Process Optimization (Hard Skills)  
  • Compliance Alignment (Hard Skills)  
  • Batch Documentation (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • Audit Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Workforce Training (Soft Skills)  
  • System Monitoring (Hard Skills)  
  • Operational Support (Soft Skills)

2. Head of Manufacturing, AeroCraft Components, Wichita, KS

Job Summary: 

  • Own manufacturing strategy and build an organization to profitably produce and globally deliver fermentation-based proteins at commercially relevant scales
  • Laser focus on delivering strong product unit economics through the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and manufacturing objectives
  • Establish and implement a continuous improvement program for manufacturing costs, reliability and customer satisfaction
  • Manage day-to-day operations at CMO partners and lead negotiations of third-party agreements required to manufacture, store, package and ship Geltor products
  • Coordinate the generation, review, execution and completion of the scope of work (SOW), corresponding purchase orders, invoicing and any necessary change orders at partner manufacturing sites
  • Establish and manage all required supply chain processes, packaging, storage and distribution facilities
  • Oversee their operation to ensure quality and food safety and that products are delivered to customers in a timely and accurate manner 
  • Striving to optimize inventory turnover and minimize working capital requirements
  • Liaise with the Research and Process Development organization to develop scalable processes and ensure smooth process tech transfer to scale-up and manufacturing sites
  • Evaluate new product opportunities with Business Development to determine feasibility, product volumes and specifications, manufacturing processes and facilities, and target cost and pricing
  • Participate with management and sales to create and execute on the annual manufacturing budget and operating plan
  • Responsible for the oversight of training/retraining of personnel to ensure compliance with SOPs


Skills on Resume: 

  • Manufacturing Strategy (Hard Skills)  
  • KPI Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Cost Improvement (Hard Skills)  
  • Partner Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Supply Chain (Hard Skills)  
  • Inventory Optimization (Hard Skills)  
  • Tech Transfer (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Training (Soft Skills)

3. Head of Manufacturing, NutriGenix Labs, Reno, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Collaborate in creating the product roadmap and vision to ensure manufacturing readiness
  • Engage and qualify manufacturing partners that will enable ambitious production scaling plans
  • Define and own ambitious KPIs for quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all products
  • Work with R&D during development to ensure product manufacturability and scalability
  • Work alongside business development to establish and deliver the production schedule
  • Drive NPI from pilot to production via successful tech transfer and manufacturing verification tests
  • Build a best-in-class quality department
  • Manage contract manufacturing partnerships
  • Own and communicate the vision and roadmap for the manufacturing department for Vow to achieve goals
  • Keeping an eye on long-term scalability and opportunities for decreasing production costs
  • Build, develop, and lead a highly capable manufacturing team that strives for operational excellence
  • Lead manufacturing efforts for Vow’s product launch into multiple overseas markets
  • Establish the team and strategy to execute on Vow’s future product launch, multiple product lines across multiple geographies
  • Work closely with Vow’s Regulatory Lead to establish and implement
  • Drive the company’s advancement into a commercial-stage food biotech organisation


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product Roadmap (Hard Skills)  
  • Partner Qualification (Soft Skills)  
  • KPI Ownership (Hard Skills)  
  • Scalability Planning (Hard Skills)  
  • Tech Transfer (Hard Skills)  
  • Quality Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • Team Building (Soft Skills)  
  • Market Expansion (Hard Skills)

4. Head of Manufacturing, CleanSynth Biologics, Madison, WI

Job Summary: 

  • Planning production and achieving plan adherence
  • Driving and improving operational performance to meet strategic and financial goals
  • Providing overall leadership across Production, Planning, Maintenance and HSE
  • Establishing, monitoring, and improving core KPIs
  • Improving the overall efficiencies of the business, with a focus on OTIF and OEE
  • In developing and mentoring core team members
  • Ensure that all customer requirements are met and maintain product availability
  • Ensure the manufacturing department operates within agreed budgets
  • Primary contact for new process transfers into the Manufacturing Area
  • Implement and monitor new manufacturing strategies
  • Liaise with the relevant Quality and Technical groups to identify, document, investigate and remedy the cause of product or process non-conformance
  • Keep abreast of developments in manufacturing areas to ensure the plant continues to produce quality products while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Responsible for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of the business EHS Program
  • Recommend/Implement improvements to Safety standards and foster a continuous improvement culture in safety
  • Optimize the use of human resources by encouraging an atmosphere of involvement, open communication and effective teamwork


Skills on Resume: 

  • Production Planning (Hard Skills)  
  • Performance Improvement (Hard Skills)  
  • Cross Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • KPI Monitoring (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Transfer (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Mentoring (Soft Skills)  
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)  
  • Safety Culture (Soft Skills)

5. Head of Manufacturing, PolyTherm Components, Boise, ID

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure that all products are manufactured according to regulations
  • Approve the master batch documentation and manufacturing instructions
  • Ensure technical equipment and rooms are operational and efficient
  • Document deviations, changes, out-of-specification results and investigation reports
  • Supervise the functions of production and process transfer
  • Develop manufacturing strategies including future capacities, expansions and people capabilities in close interaction with the managing director, aligned with the long-term goals of the site
  • Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement in all aspects of operations and process transfers
  • Ensure the highest standards of operating health and safety are maintained in the factories
  • Construct, monitor and manage a comprehensive set of operational metrics (including financial), controlling all aspects of critical performance
  • Provide the highest standards of leadership and direction to the manufacturing teams
  • Use of modern manufacturing tools and techniques to create an environment of Operational Excellence
  • Act as a senior stakeholder and catalyst for the introduction of new products into manufacturing
  • Act as an ambassador for the Stannah brand values in all internal and external interactions 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Regulatory Oversight (Hard Skills)  
  • Batch Approval (Hard Skills)  
  • Equipment Efficiency (Hard Skills)  
  • Deviation Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Supervision (Soft Skills)  
  • Strategy Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Continuous Improvement (Soft Skills)  
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)

6. Head of Manufacturing, EcoForm Plastics, Fort Wayne, IN

Job Summary: 

  • Set clear goals and objectives for performance and quality and devise strategies to ensure achievement
  • Develop budgets, ensuring adequate resources, equipment and people are in place to meet operational needs
  • Looking for opportunities to improve performance and profitability
  • Develop an engagement and continuous improvement framework that facilitates the involvement of employees at all levels
  • Create and manage processes that ensure all policies, procedures and operational standards are consistently adhered to by colleagues and managers at all levels
  • Ensure legal compliance in all areas regarding Health and Safety, regulatory, BRC and any other relevant standards
  • Setting the short and long-term Manufacturing strategy for the site, in line with the company-wide business plan
  • Responsible for supporting/managing capital expenditure projects
  • Responsible for proactively proposing capital expenditure projects to increase capacity/capability at existing / new facilities
  • Develop a profit improvement plan for the site
  • Provide outstanding leadership to team members, including opportunities for coaching and development, to maximise work output and work quality
  • Champion the culture of the site, emphasising empowerment, trust and development
  • Responsible for team talents and organizational development to high high-performance team
  • Responsible for site Lean Six-Sigma activities and champions site continuous improvement


Skills on Resume: 

  • Goal Setting (Soft Skills)  
  • Budget Planning (Hard Skills)  
  • Profitability Focus (Hard Skills)  
  • Employee Engagement (Soft Skills)  
  • Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)  
  • Strategy Setting (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • Lean Champion (Hard Skills)

7. Head of Manufacturing, NovaChem Industries, Wilmington, DE

Job Summary: 

  • Drive forward business objectives from orders through to manufacturing of finished goods and customer fulfilment
  • Identify opportunities to develop team members and to motivate and deliver high-performing teams
  • Delivery of SLA’s across divisions such as Quality and Cost, and Efficiency
  • Implement lean techniques to run an efficient operation, which will contribute to the productivity and overall output of the business
  • Managing, driving and developing all production activity, staff and processes
  • Deliver efficiencies, striving for continuous improvement in line with production plans and development
  • Control and forecasting of labour requirements
  • Budget and cost management
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and BRC standards
  • Promote and enforce adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and Health and Safety
  • Ensure adherence to all SOPs
  • Analyse, refine and review KPI’s to ensure maximum measured performance vs process
  • Support and promote collaborative working between all departments


Skills on Resume: 

  • Order Fulfillment (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Development (Soft Skills)  
  • SLA Delivery (Hard Skills)  
  • Lean Implementation (Hard Skills)  
  • Production Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Labor Forecasting (Hard Skills)  
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)  
  • KPI Analysis (Hard Skills)

8. Head of Manufacturing, MediSurg Devices, Akron, OH

Job Summary: 

  • Research, prepare, and issue bid specifications and requests to potential vendors and suppliers and negotiate purchase contracts
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and select supply chain sourcing opportunities for various new products in development
  • Manage new product introductions to manufacturing and supply-chain partners
  • Oversee contract manufacturing activities and build strong relationships with strategic partners
  • Develop SOPs and facilitate cross-functional ownership in executing Commercial Operations plans into a Production Plan
  • Interface with Sales / Marketing to manage the sales forecast
  • Coordinate shipment of goods to maintain proper inventory levels and manage interdepartmental collaboration to meet schedule, quality, cost, and inventory objectives
  • Oversee all aspects of supplier performance, from on-time delivery to resolving supplier corrective actions
  • Respond to requests (internal and external) and participate in meetings with business development, engineering, and finance to identify and resolve issues
  • Assist with quality assurance and warranty compliance
  • Inspire, grow, retain and engage employees using people-centric leadership tools
  • Provide timely feedback and manage employee performance
  • Create and implement best practice manufacturing strategy, policies, processes and procedures
  • Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets
  • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
  • Develop and manage master production schedules and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed-upon cost, quality, and timelines


Skills on Resume: 

  • Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)  
  • Sourcing Strategy (Hard Skills)  
  • Product Introduction (Hard Skills)  
  • Partner Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Sales Forecasting (Hard Skills)  
  • Supplier Oversight (Hard Skills)  
  • People Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • Production Scheduling (Hard Skills)

9. Head of Manufacturing, GreenCore Manufacturing, Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure the consistent supply of high-quality antibodies to customers, faster
  • Supporting a one-stop global supply chain completion
  • Lead the departmental yearly and quarterly team labor raw material budgeting process
  • Lead recombinant antibody development, production, purification, formulation, and the entire QC process to achieve automation
  • Lead Abcam's internal or external technical transfer and manufacturing process continuous improvement
  • Involved with the design control process with the new product development team
  • Support the VP of Global Manufacturing and cross-site teams to implement the global manufacturing strategy 
  • Responsible for developing a high-performing team
  • Build the next generation of manufacturing capabilities for CAScination
  • Contribute the manufacturing perspective to product development
  • Introduce risk management tools for the production of medical devices
  • Establish validation and monitoring of manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Identify and secure international supply chains


Skills on Resume: 

  • Supply Assurance (Hard Skills)  
  • Budget Leadership (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Automation (Hard Skills)  
  • Tech Transfer (Hard Skills)  
  • Team Development (Soft Skills)  
  • Risk Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Validation (Hard Skills)  
  • Global Sourcing (Hard Skills)

10. Head of Manufacturing, TriPoint Biotech, College Station, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Build a high-performance team in manufacturing, implementing best practices in lean thinking and operational excellence
  • Ensure that there is a development plan in place for all of the team, and a skills matrix to ensure agility and flexibility
  • Build a management system based on visual management, collaboration through huddles, and a tiered meeting structure
  • Produce products on time, to the quality level specified, safely and efficiently
  • Work to resolve operational problems with concrete solutions that provide a process-driven organization
  • Evaluating results and continuously improving
  • Provide visible material flow, material flags, and kitting procedures
  • Increase operational effectiveness, build operational strategy and execution plans
  • Increase internal manufacturing best practice knowledge and build a succession line of lean-focused production leaders
  • Work with planning, industrial engineering, and maintenance to ensure optimization of plant capacity
  • Drive a culture of Right First Time where compliance with standards and commitments is expected
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities to ensure the plant is kept safe and compliant
  • Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to, People and Relationship Management
  • Responsible for developing the appropriate organizational structure, resource plans and culture (Change agents, PMO lead, etc)
  • Complete regular performance reviews, manage attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues and procedures 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Building (Soft Skills)  
  • Lean Practices (Hard Skills)  
  • Visual Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)  
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)  
  • Material Flow (Hard Skills)  
  • Capacity Planning (Hard Skills)  
  • Compliance Culture (Soft Skills)

11. Head of Manufacturing, BioFab Solutions, Durham, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Manage the production unit and give leadership to multi-disciplinary teams (Manufacturing, MSAT) of senior production leaders, managers, supervisors and operators
  • Full responsibility for all aspects of human resource management, such as qualification, development, coaching, hiring, pay decisions and discipline issues
  • Ensure a good information exchange from the upper management levels to the organization and the other way around through regular team meetings and escalation of production issues
  • Work as operations lead in the Capital investment project for building and commissioning of the manufacturing unit
  • Responsible for the operational takeover of the new plant (after operational qualification, before performance qualification) and integration into the overall manufacturing network 
  • Accountable for the preparation of risk analysis (SHE, GMP) and all relevant procedures and ensuring training of staff
  • Plan and supervision of production activities to ensure products are manufactured and delivered safely, timely, cost cost-effectively with the required quality
  • Ensure the technical availability of the plant, also concerning regulatory requirements (Safety, cGMP)
  • Responsible for developing continuous improvement programs to reduce cost and increase productivity through Operational Excellence and Innovation initiatives
  • Develop department goals and strategy and prioritize concerning the overall goals of BU Bioconjugates
  • As a member of the Bioconjugates Operations Leadership Team, responsible for all aspects representing the facility
  • Ensure and manage the interfaces between Manufacturing, MSAT, Plant Engineering, Support, QA and QC


Skills on Resume: 

  • Production Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • HR Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Communication Flow (Soft Skills)  
  • Project Oversight (Hard Skills)  
  • Plant Integration (Hard Skills)  
  • Risk Preparedness (Hard Skills)  
  • Quality Delivery (Hard Skills)  
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)