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[Apply on Solventum’s careers site →](https://healthcare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-South-Dakota-Brookings/Sr-Manager--External-Manufacturing-Operations--Hybrid---Brookings--SD-_R01135041-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Solventum](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/) / Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing Operations (Hybrid - Brookings, SD) ## Job description At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: [https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/](https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/) Job Description: Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing Operations 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Sr, Manager of External Manufacturing Operations, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Owning the operational performance and strategic relationship of the external manufacturing partners supporting Brookings. Maintaining direct accountability for the continuity and availability of externally supplied materials and products required for Brookings manufacturing. Ensuring materials are available when needed, meet established specifications, and do not disrupt the manufacturing process. Establishing clear expectations for Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) performance across quality, delivery, capacity, cost, responsiveness, compliance, and supply continuity. Maintaining visibility to supplier production plans, materials, inventory, logistics, capacity, and constraints. Leading rapid response and escalation when supplier quality, capacity, production, logistics, technical, or operational issues threaten Brookings manufacturing. Driving containment, recovery, root cause, corrective action, and prevention to ensure issues are sustainably resolved. Establishing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the CMO network. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in (completed and verified prior to start) AND twelve (12) years of combined experience in manufacturing, operations, external manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, planning, and/or procurement In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required: Experience managing contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), contract manufacturers, and/or strategic manufacturing suppliers Experience supporting medical device manufacturing within a regulated manufacturing environment Experience managing supply continuity, CMO capacity, production planning, supplier quality, asset strategy, and/or operational risk Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience applying medical device quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience applying GMP, supplier quality, change control, specifications, CAPA, SCARs, Quality Agreements, and/or regulatory compliance requirements. Experience developing and executing CMO risk mitigation and business continuity strategies. Experience establishing supplier KPI dashboards, scorecards, and executive performance reviews. Experience supporting CMO contracts, Quality Agreements, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, and business case development. Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Value Stream Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and/or external partners. Experience communicating, negotiating, and presenting recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. ### Work location Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Brookings and other sites, including suppliers and other Solventum locations) ### Travel May include up to 70% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. ### Applicable to US Applicants Only The expected compensation range for this position is $187,600 - $257,950, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). ### Additional information is available at [https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards](https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards) Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers. Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains. Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. 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Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 7, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 7, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: US, South Dakota, Brookings - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $187,600 - $257,950[Apply on Solventum’s careers site →](https://healthcare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-South-Dakota-Brookings/Sr-Manager--External-Manufacturing-Operations--Hybrid---Brookings--SD-_R01135041-1) ## Hiring at Solventum - Open jobs: 431 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 6, 2026 [All Solventum jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Solventum ### [Production Packer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/jobs/cbada772695196c05130/) US, South Dakota, Brookings ### [Automated Controls Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/jobs/aba30125fcace8ff28ce/) US, South Dakota, Brookings ### [FacOps Mechanical Integrity/Reliability Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/jobs/e2d19103c58fc291e3b3/) US, South Dakota, Brookings ### [Machine Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/jobs/ead70f061af4f69053c8/) US, South Dakota, Brookings ### [Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/solventum/jobs/5574c10e65e2dbd87b5a/) US, South Dakota, Brookings ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director External Communications & Media Relations (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/85039fc592ba3c178e79/) US Foods · Rosemont IL ### [SEC External Reporting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/f91dad5f2bfca7aa01f7/) Cardinal Health · Dublin, OH ### [External Financial Reporting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/12efd3d0b3ae075bdd09/) Fastenal · Winona, MN ### [External Communications Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/3e205288cdbe7440ed23/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [External Regulatory Reporting Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5bf1fa4daac74c329bce/) JPMorganChase · Newark, DE, United States [Jobs in South Dakota](/locations/us-sd/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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