LCMS Manufacturing Director

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

The Director of LCMS Manufacturing is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Agilent’s global operations in LCMS and Life Sciences business. This role drives the product line's P&L, delivery and quality responsibility.

As an operation lead of Agilent's major product line, the Director partners with executive leadership, solution teams, R&D, marketing and supply chain operations to define organizational priorities that accelerate growth whilst ensuring operational excellence and enabling future-proof Agilent’s manufacturing capabilities. This role combines deep expertise in manufacturing operations and digital transformation with strong business acumen to align financial goals.

The Director leads a team of manufacturing engineers, material engineers, production technicians and operators as well as operating managers, developing future leaders, and fostering a culture of innovation and customer centricity.

This role is both visionary and execution-focused: setting long-term strategy while ensuring near-term delivery.

Roles and Responsibility:

• Define, own, and continuously refine the manufacturing strategy and roadmap for LCMS operations.
• Influence enterprise product and technology direction to align with business growth goals.
• Ensure financial (revenue, shipment & GM), delivery (CRDD, overdue no DB) and quality (DEFOA, AFR, Warranty and NCM) goals are met.
• Translate business objectives into actionable programs that deliver measurable value.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives, including 4IR deployment, CI (ASE), tariff mitigation and IBP.
• Oversee Singapore's (3 major PL) supplier quality (NCM, TOR) and material cost savings initiatives. This includes Value Engineering, resourcing and also negotiations.
• Balance innovation with risk management and compliance considerations.
• Mentor and develop future leaders, fostering technical depth and leadership excellence.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement across sites.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and professional growth opportunities within the team.
• Serve as senior digital advisor to executives, site leaders, and business unit stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain team, Logistic, Marketing and Business Units to deliver operational goals and integrated solutions.
• Act as executive escalation points for strategic projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Represent Agilent’s manufacturing leadership team externally with partners, vendors, and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Management or equivalent.
• More than 10 years' experience in a leadership role in Manufacturing Operations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience formally or informally in complex instrument manufacturing, leading people, projects and/or programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead/manage multiple initiatives.
• Hands on experience with tools and techniques for Lean Manufacturing/CI, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.