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Manager – Contract Manufacturing
Fresh Del Monte. Develop and execute co-manufacturing strategies aligned with manufacturing, supply chain, financial, and business objectives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing co-manufacturing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Proficient in data analysis, project management, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.
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Co-Manufacturing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ManagementData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing OperationsSupply Chain ManagementQuality AssuranceLean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject ManagementBudget ManagementKPI AnalysisProcess OptimizationRisk Mitigation
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersNegotiation
Industry Keywords
CPG IndustryFood SafetyOperational ExcellenceSupplier ScorecardsContinuous ImprovementCapacity SolutionsEconomic FactorsRegulatory CompliancePerformance AssessmentsService Performance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute co-manufacturing strategies aligned with manufacturing, supply chain, financial, and business objectives
- Evaluate, qualify, and select co-manufacturing partners based on operational capabilities, capacity, quality, food safety, financial stability, service performance, and geographic fit
- Lead network planning to ensure manufacturing capacity, flexibility, and scalability
- Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, R&D, Quality, and Finance on product launches, supply continuity, and strategic priorities
- Manage supplier scorecards and drive accountability and continuous improvement
- Support contract negotiations and supplier business reviews with operational, performance, and financial insights
- Own strategic and day-to-day relationships with co-manufacturing partners
- Lead supplier business reviews, performance assessments, audits, compliance reviews, improvement plans, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
- Drive productivity, cost savings, process optimization, and supplier performance improvements
- Support quality assurance processes, audits, inspections, product quality, and food safety
- Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, operational excellence, waste reduction, and production efficiency initiatives
- Establish and analyze KPIs including yield, throughput, schedule adherence, service levels, quality, waste, and cost
- Lead cross-functional efforts to improve manufacturing reliability, supply continuity, inventory performance, and network flexibility
- Develop and manage annual co-manufacturing budgets and monthly forecasts
- Monitor budget and forecast variances and recommend corrective actions
- Support financial evaluations of supplier selection, contract negotiations, business cases, and capital investments
- Identify, assess, and mitigate co-manufacturing network risks
- Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing strategies, and capacity solutions to ensure business continuity
- Monitor economic, commodity, labor, transportation, geopolitical, regulatory, and environmental factors affecting suppliers and supply chain performance
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and business impacts to leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain management, or related roles within the CPG industry
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with quality standards and best practices in food safety and quality assurance
- Proficiency in data analysis and project management
- Procurement or Vendor management
- Proficiency in second language preferred
- Negotiation skills preferred
- This position does not qualify for relocation expenses
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 Company Paid Holidays
- 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
- Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
- Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Drug-free workplace
- E-Verify where applicable