SummaryDrive operational excellence and strategic growth across our co-packer network. As a Co-Packer Manager, you will lead relationships with third-party manufacturing partners while ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, compliance, and service. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance, manage costs, and deliver finished goods on time to support customer demand and business objectives. This role is ideal for a results-driven supply chain leader who thrives on building strong partnerships, improving processes, and delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $133,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Manage day-to-day co-packer operations.
- Coordinate protein (meat) sourcing.
- Coordinate ingredient sourcing.
- Coordinate packaging sourcing.
- Provide capacity and supply planning direction.
- Manage finished goods inventory levels.
- Coordinate logistics for all inbound and outbound freight.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with co-packers.
- Manage monthly reports for co-packers.
- Manage and maintain cost books for Pet and Pasturebird co-packers.
- Develop and manage unique ingredient sourcing and inventory management processes for co-packers to ensure supply availability while mitigating risk.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost savings within co-packing operations.
- Ensure all co-packers adhere to company regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMPs).
- Address production, quality, and supply chain issues promptly.
- Work cross-functionally to implement changes.
- Monitor and coordinate co-packing activities to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and cost objectives.
- Maintain a working knowledge of product costing methods within each production facility.
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
- 5 years of related work experience with sound business and industry knowledge.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Senior management and peer presentation experience.
- Knowledge of supply chain operations.
- Must be highly numerate and analytical.
- Knowledge of production planning and optimization within constraints.
- Knowledge of Manugistics DSM, SCN, SAP, or other ERP and production planning technologies.
- Understanding of information technology systems and how they interact.
- Ability to travel overnight to customer, vendor, and plant locations (50% or more travel).
Preferred Education and Experience- Experience in the food, beverage, or consumer goods industry.
- Knowledge of food safety certifications and regulatory standards.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors- Position is primarily sedentary but may require occasional movement to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
When in a plant environment:
- Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient conditions and up to 100% humidity.
- May handle products ranging from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May be exposed to noise levels ranging from 50 db. to 110 db.
- May be exposed to chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facilities.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
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