Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the operations of third-party (3P) co-manufacturing partners.

• Collaborate with partners to strategize capacity, guarantee material availability, and ensure consistent product output.

• Accountable for the quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of all Chomps products.

• Work closely with leadership and internal teams while overseeing key stakeholders in 3P co-manufacturing.

• Promote manufacturing excellence and execute recommendations for ongoing improvements in quality, processes, throughput, and cost structures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain operations, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including 3P management and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Willingness to travel 2-3 times each month to various 3P co-manufacturing sites.

• Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), along with ERP systems (cloud-based preferred), MRP, and MES.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) along with relationship management abilities.

• Superb interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience with USDA and meat processing is preferred.

• Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with commercial ovens and thermoforming packaging equipment is advantageous.

• Experience in leading direct reports is required.

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional ability to communicate across teams, both internally and externally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K plan with a 6% match.

• Monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office expenses.

• Unlimited PTO along with 15+ paid holidays.

• Hybrid work schedule with flexible remote options.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Bi-annual in-person team activities.

• Company-wide Continuing Education budget.

• Unlimited snacks.