Hybrid Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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About the role

  • Manager overseeing contract manufacturing relationships and innovations at Simple Mills. Leading teams to optimize processes and ensure product quality in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage business relationships with existing and new Crackers co-mans
  • Work hands-on with co-mans, R&D, Quality Assurance, and broader Operations team to ensure day-to-day issues are solved or escalated
  • Lead weekly cross-functional discussions with co-man and Operations teams to drive accountability, focus and continuous improvement
  • Drive supplier performance through KPI tracking and lead co-man quarterly business reviews
  • Negotiate one-off expenses with comans within contract terms
  • Continuously develop and improve processes and best practices
  • Write purchase orders for R&D trial expenses, capital projects; manage spend to annual budgets
  • Support Simple Mills’ strategic initiatives to support growth and manage costs
  • Support Innovation & Brand Renovation project teams and attend trials; up to 35% travel required
  • Identify and lead manufacturing and continuous improvement projects, such as moving product lines between co-mans, to manage costs and capacity
  • Support sourcing new co-mans to expand capacity and innovation platforms, aligned with Simple Mills’ growth strategy
  • Partner with director, Ops and Legal teams to craft and negotiate contracts with new and existing co-mans that support and protect the business, as well as convey expectations, low costs, superior services, and promote strong relationships
  • Perform other projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in Contract Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Supply Chain, preferably in a Food and Beverage CPG company
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Collaborative, with the ability to effectively work and build strong relationships internally and externally
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to have supportive but candid conversations with leaders of all levels and the ability to communicate and build alignment across the organization.
  • Self-directed and results focused. Bias toward action, able to synthesize information and act decisively. Strong sense of urgency and ownership of resolution. Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
  • A personal connection to the Simple Mills mission and a fervent desire to improve the food system to help people and the planet thrive.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: This role offers a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity: Eligible for an annual bonus as part of our commitment to recognizing team contributions and company success.
  • Holistic Benefits: A variety of health, financial, and wellness programs to help you feel your best and plan for the future.
  • Time to Recharge: We believe your best work comes when you have space to rest, refocus, and show up fully—our time off approach is built with that in mind.
  • Everyday Well-Being: From lifestyle perks to innovation shipments, we find meaningful ways to support you in living simply and feeling well.

Job title

Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$105,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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