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In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing and highly collaborative organization focused on quality, customer partnership, and operational excellence. Your leadership will directly influence site performance, team development, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success, and it will be critical to supporting operational excellence, developing talent, and enabling continued growth at the site.
What You'll Do
- Lead, develop, and mentor the site Quality team, including Quality Engineers, Technicians, Metrology personnel, Supervisory staff, and Quality Inspectors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FDA regulations, ISO standards, customer requirements, and internal quality management systems.
- Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), including CAPA, nonconformance management, complaint handling, document control, change management, and internal audits.
- Provide leadership and oversight for validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, equipment qualification, and computerized system validation.
- Prepare for and support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party audits, including coordinating responses and driving corrective actions to closure.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, mitigate risks, and implement sustainable improvements.
- Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends, address risks, and drive performance improvements.
- Ensure inspection and metrology systems are capable, compliant, and effective in supporting manufacturing and customer requirements.
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
- Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall organizational effectiveness.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Five or more years of progressive Quality leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
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Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and quality standards, including:
- ISO 13485
- FDA 21 CFR Part 210 and 211
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Validation and qualification requirements within regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience leading quality teams within a manufacturing operation of significant scale and complexity.
- Demonstrated success supporting customer audits and/or notified body audits.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience with statistical analysis, root cause investigation methodologies, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?
At Cadence, quality is more than a function—it's foundational to everything we do. As Quality Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Sturgeon Bay, WI site, lead a talented team, and play a key role in delivering products that improve patient outcomes. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing and highly collaborative organization focused on quality, customer partnership, and operational excellence. Your leadership will directly influence site performance, team development, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success, and it will be critical to supporting operational excellence, developing talent, and enabling continued growth at the site.
What You'll Do
- Lead, develop, and mentor the site Quality team, including Quality Engineers, Technicians, Metrology personnel, Supervisory staff, and Quality Inspectors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FDA regulations, ISO standards, customer requirements, and internal quality management systems.
- Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), including CAPA, nonconformance management, complaint handling, document control, change management, and internal audits.
- Provide leadership and oversight for validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, equipment qualification, and computerized system validation.
- Prepare for and support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party audits, including coordinating responses and driving corrective actions to closure.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, mitigate risks, and implement sustainable improvements.
- Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends, address risks, and drive performance improvements.
- Ensure inspection and metrology systems are capable, compliant, and effective in supporting manufacturing and customer requirements.
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
- Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall organizational effectiveness.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Five or more years of progressive Quality leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
-
Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and quality standards, including:
- ISO 13485
- FDA 21 CFR Part 210 and 211
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Validation and qualification requirements within regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience leading quality teams within a manufacturing operation of significant scale and complexity.
- Demonstrated success supporting customer audits and/or notified body audits.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience with statistical analysis, root cause investigation methodologies, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?
At Cadence, quality is more than a function—it's foundational to everything we do. As Quality Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Sturgeon Bay, WI site, lead a talented team, and play a key role in delivering products that improve patient outcomes. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract manufacturing manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field
- Experience managing third-party or contract manufacturing relationships
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for production planning
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or other relevant regulatory and quality standards
- Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations and quality
Tips for Your Contract Manufacturing Manager Job Search
Quantify output metrics on your resume
Hiring managers for contract manufacturing manager roles want numbers: yield rates improved, cycle times reduced, cost savings delivered. Replace vague action verbs with specific before-and-after figures tied to production volume, defect rates, or on-time delivery.
Highlight your contract manufacturer relationships
Many postings ask for existing CMO or CRO relationships. If you've managed specific contract facilities, name the facility types and regulatory environments, such as FDA-registered sites or ISO-certified plants, without disclosing confidential partners.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract manufacturing manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory environment
Filter your search by industry vertical, not just title. A GMP pharmaceutical role demands different credentials than an automotive IATF 16949 environment. Matching your compliance background to the right vertical gets your application past the first screen.
Prepare a supply chain disruption example
Interviewers for contract manufacturing manager positions almost always probe how you've handled a supplier failure, capacity shortage, or quality hold. Prepare a concise story with the trigger, your decision, and the measurable outcome before every interview.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Clarify the number of contract facilities you'll manage, the annual spend you'll oversee, and whether the role includes onboarding new CMOs. Scope drives market value for this title, so align on responsibilities before entering any compensation conversation.
Contract Manufacturing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract manufacturing managers?
The companies hiring the most contract manufacturing managers right now include GKN Aerospace, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and medical devices.
How many contract manufacturing manager jobs are remote?
About 53% of contract manufacturing manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of overseeing physical production sites. Sub-functions that skew most remote include supplier performance reporting, contract review, and cross-functional project coordination rather than on-site quality audits or facility qualification.
How do you become a contract manufacturing manager?
Start with a technical or supply chain degree, then build direct experience in manufacturing operations, quality assurance, or procurement. Progress through roles such as production supervisor, quality engineer, or supplier development specialist to develop the cross-functional credibility hiring managers require. Earning a certification in quality management or supply chain strengthens your profile for senior postings.
Can you get hired as a contract manufacturing manager with little experience?
Entry into this role typically requires demonstrated experience managing suppliers or overseeing production processes, even if not in an explicit contract manufacturing capacity. Roles in supplier quality, production planning, or operations management are common stepping stones. Emphasizing any direct involvement with external manufacturing partners, vendor audits, or contract review strengthens a less conventional application.
What does the contract manufacturing manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your CMO experience and regulatory background, followed by a technical interview with the operations or supply chain director covering process controls, quality systems, and supplier management. A final round often includes a panel with cross-functional stakeholders from R&D, quality, and procurement, and may include a case study on a supplier capacity or compliance scenario.
Where can I find and apply to contract manufacturing manager jobs?
You can find and apply to contract manufacturing manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and compliance experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your qualifications and location preferences.
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