Sr Director, Manufacturing Operations

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team: 

We are seeking an energetic leader for the role of Sr Director, Manufacturing, located at our Mesa, AZ site. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing (Americas) and will be responsible for directing and guiding the activities of our Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing Site in the Dexcom Manufacturing Network. 

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who will play a key role embedding the Dexcom culture and enabling the execution of the US manufacturing strategy. You will manage the day-to-day operations and inventory management activities necessary to ensure appropriate levels of finished goods, intermediate product, work-in-progress, and raw materials. This role will also lead the development and implementation of optimized manufacturing processes as defined by the Global Operations Strategy.   

The Sr Director will be responsible for direct oversight of the manufacturing personnel on-site and the indirect oversight of all non-manufacturing personnel as their work supports product production. The role will be based in Mesa, AZ and will require travel between sites to maintain alignment. 

The Sr Director will also direct and lead US based EHSS activities and personnel. 

Where you come in:  

Strategy & Execution 

• Align site operations with global manufacturing strategy and performance goals. 

• Implement Dexcom’s global Operational Excellence standards, while introducing localized improvements that elevate global practices. 

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making. 

• Represent Dexcom at industry and regulatory forums. 

Compliance & Quality 

• Ensure full compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, QSR, OSHA, and GMP requirements. 

• Lead audit readiness, CAPA execution, and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory excellence. 

Operations Leadership 

• Optimize production processes for cost, quality, and delivery. 

• Monitor KPIs and use data to drive performance and accountability. 

• Oversee inventory, capacity planning, and technology adoption (e.g., automation, digital tools). 

People & Talent 

• Lead efforts to