Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Industrial Operations Director

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field is required.
Five to ten years of experience in senior management or operations director positions, preferably in international pharmaceutical companies.
English proficiency at C1 level is required.
Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, including aseptic processes, maintenance, and quality control.
Advanced interpretation of international regulations and standards, including SADER, FDA, USDA, EPA, EMA, and global compliance standards.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing methods, including SMED, OEE, Pull Flow, TPM, and 5S, and supply chain optimization using S&OP.
Strong financial perspective applied to industrial profitability and budgetary control.
Knowledge of human resources practices for people management, talent development, and performance indicators.

Responsibilities

Lead Virbac Mexico's industrial operations strategically, aligning local execution with regional and global guidelines.
Ensure excellence in supply and rigorous compliance with international regulations while fostering a high-performance and continuous-improvement culture that supports profitability and customer satisfaction.
Create and retain a high-performing team, promoting a motivating and resilient culture that minimizes operational gaps and maximizes team morale.
Implement and oversee the overall operations strategy using key performance indicators to manufacture cost-effectively and with superior quality.
Ensure management standards across critical processes comply with pharmaceutical quality, environmental, and safety policies.
Direct the industrial team to meet deadlines and supply commitments while balancing cost efficiency with service levels.
Align planning and execution with short- and long-term commercial objectives.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management is valued.
Experience in international pharmaceutical companies is preferred.

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Liderar de manera estratégica las actividades operativas industriales de Virbac México, alineando la
ejecución local con las directrices regionales y globales. Su misión es garantizar la excelencia en el
abastecimiento y el cumplimiento riguroso de normativas internacionales, fomentando una cultura de alto
desempeño y mejora continua que asegure la rentabilidad y satisfacción de nuestros clientes.

Experiencia y Conocimientos

Formación Académica: Ingeniería Química, Químico Farmacéutico o afín. Se valorará positivamente contar con Maestría en Administración o Dirección de Operaciones.
Experiencia: De 5 a 10 años en posiciones de Gerencia Senior o Dirección de Operaciones, preferentemente en empresas farmacéuticas internacionales.
Idiomas: Inglés nivel C1 (Indispensable).

Conocimientos Técnicos:

Dominio experto en manufactura farmacéutica (incluyendo procesos asépticos), mantenimiento y control de calidad.
Interpretación avanzada de normativas internacionales: SADER, FDA, USDA, EPA, EMA y estándares globales de cumplimiento.
Especialista en metodología Lean Manufacturing (SMED, OEE, Pull Flow, TPM, 5S) y optimización de la Cadena de Suministro (S&OP).
Visión financiera robusta aplicada a la rentabilidad industrial y control presupuestario.
Sólido conocimiento en prácticas de RRHH para la gestión de personas, desarrollo de talento y manejo de indicadores de desempeño

Responsabilidades Principales:

Liderazgo Estratégico de Personas: Crear y retener un equipo de alto desempeño, promoviendo una cultura motivadora y resiliente que minimice brechas operativas y maximice la moral del equipo.
Gestión Basada en Datos: Implementar y supervisar la estrategia general de operaciones utilizando indicadores clave (KPIs) para fabricar de manera rentable y con calidad superior.
Cumplimiento y Calidad: Asegurar el estándar de gestión en todos los procesos críticos para cumplir con las políticas de seguridad, medio ambiente y calidad farmacéutica.
Enfoque al Cliente: Dirigir al equipo industrial hacia el cumplimiento perfecto de plazos y abastecimiento, equilibrando eficiencia en costos con niveles de servicio excepcionales.
Estrategia Industrial: Garantizar la alineación total de la planeación y ejecución con los objetivos comerciales a corto y largo plazo.

Competencias:

Impulsar el Rendimiento y Resultados
Impulsar la Innovación
Enfoque en el Cliente
Agilidad de aprendizaje
Colaborar con Otros
Optimizar el talento

Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

Add Your Talent to Ours!

About the Company

Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Virbac provides care, hygiene and nutrition products to prevent, diagnose and treat animal diseases. Its offerings are designed for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners worldwide, delivering complete animal-health solutions through a global network of production sites, sales subsidiaries and R&D centers across five continents. The product approach combines prevention, diagnosis and treatment in veterinary medicine, not limited to a single animal type. What sets Virbac apart is its scale and mix: a broad international footprint (production sites in 12 countries, sales subsidiaries in 36) and a substantial share of sales outside Europe, with a clear focus on both companion animals (roughly 61% of 2025 sales) and farm animals (39%). The company aims to advance animal health by empowering those who care for animals daily, helping people and animals live better together.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Carros, France
Founded: 1968

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