External Manufacturing Manager Jobs

8+ years of project or program management experience

Experience working with program management tools

Participate in long term team strategy, program management and prioritization, project and program management, and team leadership

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

Experience leading program or project teams

Experience building successful large-scale programs

• 🏭 Minimum of 10+ years of production management experience, ideally in Consumer Packaging Goods.

• 🚀 Knowledge of new product introduction, change management, and root cause investigation.

• 🎓 Master's degree preferred, with a background in Business, Industrial Management, or related fields.

100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Innovate the Future of Sustainable Protein as our Sr. Operations Manager – External Manufacturing!

• 📊 Ensure contract manufacturers adhere to strict specifications and requirements, guaranteeing quality and efficiency.

Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.

Manage any issues between company reporting vs 3PL reporting

5+ years experience in a similar role

Demonstrated experience managing 3PL relationships

In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.

Outstanding analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Six or more years of relevant work experience.

Experience working with C-level executives across a matrixed organization.

Experience utilizing digital and social media channels to reach a specific audience.

Demonstrated metrics driven approach with hands-on experience using analytic and tracking tools for media relations.

Proven experience in external communications strategies and tactics including content creation and storytelling, preferably in a corporate environment.

Proven experience leading freelancers and/or other outside agencies.

Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.

Media relations experience is a plus.

Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices for content optimization is a plus.

Experience in Canva, Monday.com and/or InDesign is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Act as a consultant to the leadership team, providing insights into manufacturing capabilities, constraints, and opportunities.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role within the (Food/Beverage or CPG industry, REQUIRED).

Proven experience managing external manufacturers and large-scale operations.

Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in production management, preferably in a Consumer Packaging Goods environment.

Familiarity with new product introduction, management of change, and root cause investigation is beneficial.

100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Program

Opportunity to join a company with an aggressive growth trajectory that will revolutionize multiple industries

Engaging and dynamic work culture full of innovation and collaboration with your fellow team members

Demonstrated use of a variety of web tools, including multiple Content Management Systems (CMS) platforms and social media

Knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and video editing skills a plus

Oversee Win’s social media, manage and track the scheduling, posting, monitoring, and tracking of social media (IG, FB, Twitter, Linkedin)

With Internal Communications Manager, establish relationships with internal stakeholders

Serve as the website manager to oversee content and overall maintenance

Must have outstanding written, verbal, and social communication skills

Demonstrated in-depth skills in contract negotiation, budgeting and project management.

Demonstrated experience supporting technology transfers, cGMP manufacturing operations and CMC regulatory submissions and inspections required.

Fundamental knowledge in cell biology, cell culture, cell processing and cell cryopreservation principles.

Effective interpersonal skills as both a team leader and a team player.

Provides support for regulatory submissions related to products manufactured at the CMO manufacturing sites for which this role has accountability.

Tracks and maintains budget related to activities at the CMO and is responsible for ensuring activities complete per project timelines.

Organizational management and experience building lean and agile teams

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in life sciences or equivalent with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience

Master of Science (MS) Degree in life sciences or equivalent with twelve (12) years of relevant experience

PhD in life sciences or equivalent with ten (10) years of relevant experience

In-depth knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances)

Build diverse talent with the capabilities necessary for future success.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a regionally accredited college or university and five to eight plus years of relevant experience.

Develop and mentor quality staff.

Ensure engagements are properly planned and executed.

Oversee the preparation of reports and financial conditions found.

Work directly with clients to meet their business and accounting needs.

Obtain sufficient relevant data for reasonable conclusions in relation to all services provided

Master’s degree preferred – undergraduate and/or graduate education in Business, Industrial Management, Production Management or related fields required

Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, excellent project management skills

Performance management: Develop and maintain all necessary reporting to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

Familiarity with new product introduction, management of change, and root cause investigation is beneficial

Strong leadership in cultural change management & managing multiple complex priorities and business connections with direct and indirect stakeholders

Background in food science, chemistry, biology, or other experience in analytical characterization of bioproducts is preferred

External communications background and strong stakeholder management skills

Oversee Vanguard’s webcast program, e-newsletter, tax season strategy, regulatory communications, and sensitive change management initiatives.

Minimum five years related work experience, two years consulting and delivering external communications preferred. Supervisory experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Represent Personal Investor Marketing during various client disruption events.

1+ years of Project management experience at a CPG company or other related industry.

Project management of Innovation and Brand change initiatives.

Supply chain management, vendor relations and production planning.

Key Skills And Experience Required

Translate forecast into supply requirements to ensure proper inventory levels.

Excellent planning, root cause analysis/problem solving, and organizational skills.

Prior experience with drug substance and drug product manufacturing, including aseptic operations and with managing external manufacturing operations.

Upstream, downstream, fill finish and plasmid manufacturing experience preferred. A subset of this experience can be considered.

A continuous improvement mindset, with prior experience managing performance objectives, monitoring and assessing results, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions.

Demonstrated project leadership skills with the ability to provide cross functional, and cross-company leadership of key initiatives.

Prior hands-on GMP operations experience, prior experience preparing for and executing manufacturing site regulatory inspections and regulatory filings.

Prior experience managing manufacturing of gene therapy products is strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role within the food and beverage industry.

Proven experience managing external manufacturers and large-scale operations.

Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Demonstrate initiative: excellent task management skills including proactivity, planning, prioritization, objective setting, meeting management and plan

Operations and project management experience

Relevant Meeting & Event Industry Management

Manage without authority, leadership, and oversight of customer meetings to ensure consistency and continuity across the organization

Experience partnering with marketing agencies, content agencies and other logistics vendors

Experience working with C level executives

Excellent project management process and methodology with effective time management skills

Experience using project management software (we use Workfront)

Candidate must have 5+ years’ experience from an agency or in-house creative department.

Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Manage project expectations with regular frequency, client relations, vendor negotiations, internal feedback

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, while maintaining the flexibility to change task and project directional priorities

Experience in supplier management, communication and maintaining supplier relationships

Knowledge of and experience with forecasting and planning tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Kinaxis - Rapid Response, etc.)

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment technologies, flow, process controls, and capabilities

Strong leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team when needed

Additionally, identify and communicate long-term materials supply requirements, such as supplier line capacity and mold capacity, engaging Procurement as necessary.

5+ years of experience in a supply chain planning or manufacturing role, preferably in CPG / FMCG industries

Experience in supplier management, communication and maintaining supplier relationships

Knowledge of and experience with forecasting and planning tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Kinaxis - Rapid Response, etc.)

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment technologies, flow, process controls, and capabilities

Strong leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team when needed

Additionally, identify and communicate long-term materials supply requirements, such as supplier line capacity and mold capacity, engaging Procurement as necessary.

5+ years of experience in a supply chain planning or manufacturing role, preferably in CPG / FMCG industries