Manufacturing and Supply Chain Lead

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Manufacturing & Operations Manager – Job Description

Job Title: Manager Manufacturing and Operations
Location: US-based , Wilmington, MA 
Function: Manufacturing and Operations  
Reports to: Business Leader

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).  You will be working within a small, stealth group of talented individuals at ADI focused on next-generation technologies solving some of the world’s toughest problems around human and planetary health.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing & Operations Manager is a leadership role responsible for end-to-end manufacturing, operations, and process development for high-volume finished goods. This position oversees a complex manufacturing ecosystem that includes contract manufacturing partners and internal manufacturing of disposable products, as well as capital equipment production involving hardware, software-enabled systems, molded components, and finished goods assembly.

The role owns manufacturing operations strategy, process development, supply and logistics management, capacity and resource planning, and capital/equipment planning. This leader establishes scalable systems, processes, and KPIs to support growth while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. The position is also responsible for OTC setup and SAP material, BOM, routing, and master data configuration.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing, Operations & Process Development

• Develop and execute manufacturing, operations, and process development activities to support high-volume finished goods and capital equipment production 

• Design scalable operating models across internal manufacturing and external contract manufacturers 

• Lead make-versus-buy decisions, manufacturing footprint strategy, and capacity expansion planning 

• Establish standardized manufacturing processes, controls, and governance models 

• Drive process development from concept through production release, including documentation and validation 

Contract Manufacturing Management

• Select, onboard, and manage contract manufacturing partners for components, subassemblies, and finished goods 

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, capacity commitments, and service-level agreements (SLAs) 

• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and scalability metrics 

• Lead continuous improvement, cost reduction, and yield improvement initiatives 

• Establish risk mitigation, dual sourcing, and contingency plans 

Internal Manufacturing & Assembly Operations

• Oversee internal manufacturing of disposable products and in-house assembly operations 

• Manage production planning, scheduling, labor allocation, and shop floor execution 

• Ensure effective integration of molded components, hardware, software-enabled systems, and final assembly 

• Implement lean manufacturing, standard work, and productivity improvements 

• Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements 

Capital Equipment & Technology Enablement

• Lead manufacturing strategy for capital equipment including mechanical hardware, electronics, and software-enabled systems 

• Partner with Engineering on DFM, DFA, and DFS 

• Support equipment validation, testing, and production ramp-up 

• Ensure manufacturing readiness for hardware-software integration 

Supply Chain, Logistics & Materials Management

• Own sourcing, inventory, supplier development, and cost control strategies 

• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution 

• Balance service levels, inventory turns, and working capital 

• Lead demand planning and S&OP processes 

Capacity, Resource & Capital Planning

• Lead capacity planning for people, equipment, tooling, and facilities 

• Develop and manage capital equipment plans including ROI justification 

• Partner with Finance on budgets and forecasts 

Manufacturing KPIs & Performance Management

• Define and track KPIs including OEE, yield, scrap, cost, and on-time delivery 

• Establish dashboards and operating rhythms 

• Drive corrective actions through root cause analysis 

Systems, OTC & SAP Enablement

• Own OTC manufacturing setup to support order fulfillment 

• Lead SAP setup including material masters, BOMs, routings, and production versions 

• Ensure data accuracy and cross-functional alignment 

Cross-Functional & People Leadership

• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance 

• Support NPI, transfers, and scale-up 

• Build and lead high-performing teams 

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing and operations leadership experience 

• Experience managing contract manufacturers and supplier networks 

• Proven success in high-volume finished goods and capital equipment manufacturing 

• Hands-on process development and industrialization experience 

• OTC process experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disposable or regulated products 

• SAP manufacturing and material master experience 

• Experience with capital equipment involving hardware, software, molded components, and assembly 

• Experience in FDA-regulated environments (GMP, QSR, 21 CFR Part 820 / 210 / 211) 

• Familiarity with FDA audits and inspections 

• Lean or Six Sigma certification 

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Scalable, compliant manufacturing operations 

• Robust process development and manufacturing readiness 

• High-performing suppliers and internal teams 

• Strong cost, capacity, and service-level performance

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.