A market leading food and beverage company is looking for a Co-Manufacturing Manager that is focused on sourcing new co-mans and cultivating current relationships. This is a newly created position that will work diligently to forge longstanding partnership and implement effective sourcing strategies. This company has many locations across the country as well as Canada and is looking to expand very quickly! While production is continually increasing, they value and are very proud of the quality products being created and will continue to strive for nothing but the best for their consumers.
The Manager, Co-Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:
- Assess Co-Manufacturers for their ability to manufacture finished goods
- Work with cross functional partners to understand the feasibility of insourcing projects
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
- Draft and manage contracts ensuring performance of the Co-Manufacturer to contractual obligations
- Lead the development of insourcing manufacturing to the facilities
The Manager, Co-Manufacturing should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management
- 5+ years of experience in Co-Manufacturing, Procurement , Strategic Sourcing
- Food/CPG experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- ERP experience is a MUST, SAP is a PLUS
- APICS Certification and/or Lean Certification is a PLUS