Lead the day-to-day execution of external contract manufacturing operations by serving as the primary operational link between MAB support functions, co-manufacturing/ co-packing partners. The role ensures customer demand is translated into executable production and supply plans while driving accountability, proactively resolving risks, and delivering service, quality, cost, and inventory objectives
Accountabilities:- Run multi-site co-packing network and support Customer Co-manufacturing operations as needed.
- Deliver service, quality and cost objectives; resolve disruptions with urgency
- Identify, recommend, onboard and manage suppliers, and ensure they adhere to specifications while monitoring supplier performance / deliverables
- Work with other departments, such as quality control, supply chain, finance, logistics and operations to mitigate any business risk.
- Monitor costs to ensure that budgets and forecasts are met, ensure that all supplier-related documentation is accurate and that suppliers understand their expectations
- Support co-packing network agreements and Innovations
Key Metrics & Financial Targets:- Responsible for $30MM in annual spend / ~20-MM cases
- Deliver Co-packing network KPI's (schedule attainment, customer complaints, Right at first time, OTIF, etc.).
Own:- Day-to-day co-packing network manufacturing execution and issue / conflict resolution
- Innovation sourcing
- Cross-functional operating rhythm from forecast through shipment
Influence:- New co-packers
- Establish clear ways of working between co-packing / re-packing and MAB functions
Veto:- Co-packers request that do not conform with contract terms
Critical Stakeholders & Relationships:- Operations, Finance, Quality, Tech Services, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics
Qualifications, Education, & Experience:- Degree or diploma in related field (e.g. , Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management)
- 8+ years of Food, beverage, CPG manufacturing / Operations and Supply Chain experience
Skills Needed To Be Successful:- Negotiator / conflict resolution
- Strong business Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain and Operations
Extraordinary Leadership Expectations:- Addresses setbacks to recover quickly from conflicts, challenges, and unexpected complications
Compensation:Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.
- Competitive annual salary $146,000 - $165,000 in Chicago, IL
- Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Company matching 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
- Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
