Manager - Contract Manufacturing
Core
Manage an assigned portfolio of external manufacturing partners to deliver safety, food safety, quality, service, cost, capacity, and commercialization objectives.
Role type
Manager, Contract Manufacturing
Builds
External manufacturing capacity and product launches for food, beverage, and CPG portfolios
Domain
Food & Beverage / Contract Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
contract manufacturer relationship management, partner qualification and onboarding, manufacturing transfer projects, cost analysis and total cost of ownership, supply chain strategy alignment, cross-functional leadership, project management, negotiation, financial acumen, regulatory compliance coordination, continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, PMP/CPSM/CPM/Lean Six Sigma certification, GFSI knowledge, SAP or BI tools proficiency
Technologies
SAP, integrated business planning tools, sourcing technology, project tracking tools, business intelligence dashboards
Responsibilities
Execute contract manufacturing plans aligning partner capacity with business strategy; coordinate partner evaluation, due diligence, and stabilization; manage day-to-day partner relationships and performance scorecards; support contract negotiations and commercial evaluations; manage commercialization and manufacturing transfer projects; coordinate production schedules and logistics; provide capacity and risk inputs to S&OP; manage conversion costs and variances; resolve supply, quality, and scheduling issues; supervise contract manufacturing team members.
Seniority
Manager, supervisory role