Senior Manager Contract Manufacturing Operations Jobs

The position requires strong project and influence management skills to lead cross-functional project teams.

Influence management skills with the ability to manage cross-functional resources without direct reporting relationships.

5+ year’s previous experience in sales, manufacturing, engineering and/or other Supply Chain functions.

Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.

Bachelor’s Degree Required – Type: Engineering, Business or Finance

Responsible for the day-to-day customer relationship, and is the primary contact for customer buyer.

Experience in planning activities and vendor management

Engineering, Program, Product, Quality, Service, and Sales Management

Lead and manage Manufacturing team located in our Vista, CA facility.

Lead and manage a team of 4-6 Manufacturing Engineers.

Coordinate with Sales and Finance teams to establish and maintain production schedule.

Prior experience with the manufacturing of x-ray imaging devices is strongly desired.

Minimum 7 years of category management experience with multinational organizations. Previous experience with Manufacturing Equipment and Construction is an asset.

Proven experience in people, stakeholder and project management.

Ensure that appropriate Supplier Relationship Management programs are in place for strategic and critical suppliers in the concerned categories of spend.

Very strong analytic and negotiation skills.

Experience in contracting to include but not be limited to Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and NDAs.

Lead the supplier selection, risk assessment and contract negotiation process for key projects.

• 🏭 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.

Possess strong organization and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on time management, follow-through, and ability to resolve issues.

Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry specifically managed care, contracting, or project management related role.

7+or more years of overall experience

Ability and comfort to work under constant deadlines and to appropriately prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skilled at building and maintaining cross functional relationships and influencing outcomes.

Capability to understand computer systems / applications with the aptitude to follow transactions from upstream inputs through downstream reporting capabilities.

Implement strategic management of third-party manufacturing partners aligned with business goals, quality standards, and timelines.

**THIS IS NOT A JOB AT FORCEBRANDS***

***This role requires the candidate to be on-site fulltime in Kentucky***

Foster strong, long-term relationships with external partners, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.

Conduct regular performance evaluations of third-party manufacturers, addressing areas for improvement collaboratively.

Oversee issue resolution related to manufacturing, coordinating with internal teams such as quality, engineering, and logistics.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Coordinate cross-functionally and with 3rd parties/vendors

Develop project objectives and a detailed project plan that allows for monitoring progress and accurate documentation

Ensure accurate resource allocation and task delegations amongst team

Keep the client updated throughout

If you feel you are suitable for this role please apply below.

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

Coordinate with Supply Planning team and 3rd party management to align on future production needs

7+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Lean manufacturing mindset, with end-to-end supply chain experience, highly self-driven

Highly organized, with strong analytical skills and champions collaboration

Cultivate supplier and manufacturer relationships through regular communication and business reviews

Work to understand available capacity line process detail, and troubleshoot production line layouts for efficiencies and quality

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

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Law, or related discipline.

Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities.

15+ years of experience in Public or Private Sector Capital/Construction Project Procurement roles.

Experience with contract development, contract negotiation and claim resolution.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

Draft all correspondence and shepherd all letters transmitted to and from the project team.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, organizational methodologies, and vendor relationship management.

Work closely with other functions such as finance, marketing, and customer experience to ensure alignment across the business.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.

Manage the manufacturing process from start to finish, ensuring that the process runs efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations, industry trends, and best practices to stay ahead of the competition.

8+ years of professional experience in Process Engineering, including experience in a technical leadership role at a manufacturing facility.

Manage and track all department metrics and budget. Prepare daily report-out of metrics for production meeting.

Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to coach and lead high involvement work teams.

Must have demonstrated skills in achievement of business goals and change implementation.

5 years leadership experience and technical acumen within a manufacturing operation.

BS Engineering (IE, ME or EE) or equivalent experience.

7 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations.

Extensive knowledge of funding sources and associated requirements and regulations.

Skill in the application of managerial and organizational techniques.

Contributes expertise in the following focus area (s): social determinants of health, collaboration, advocacy, outreach, and education to community members.

Extensive knowledge of contract monitoring and/or procedures related to public (government) grant administration.

Skill in making presentations to groups.

Prepares Contracts in accordance with established procedure and Cover Letter signed by ED before agreed upon start of contract term.

Strong project management and organizational skills

Responsibilities of the Senior Manager of Supply Chain - Contract Development and Manufacturing Operations (CDMO):

5+ years of experience working in External Manufacturing

5+ years of experience working in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry

Experience with optimization and statistical data analysis resources

Knowledge of sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier oversight

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

Manages employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines.

Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers.

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

5+ years of experience developing and driving diversity strategies with leadership teams

Extensive knowledge of risk-management strategies. Expert-level financial, quantitative, and analytical skills.

Experience in budgeting and leading annual business planning processes, as well as P&L ownership experience and management reporting

Demonstrated excellence in managing internal customers; skilled at institutionalizing stakeholder communications for input and alignment; well-honed “radar” for stakeholder management.

Value generation initiatives; policies, procedures, and systems; recruiting, staffing, and leadership development; and reporting/communications with business units and senior management.

Participation with local and national events, educational institutions, communities, and portfolio companies to ensure best practices within the manufacturing team.

10+ years Manufacturing Operations experience in a leading teams, including areas of focus such as capsules, tablets, and packaging.

Business unit experience with emphasis on product costing and inventory management at a global semiconductor company.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or equivalent experience). MBA and/or advanced Accounting or Finance a plus.

Advanced proficiency with excel. Experience with SAP, Power BI, Tableau or other finance applications or visualization tools a plus.

Advanced technology skills and experience with visualization tools a plus, SQL, Power BI, Tableau.

General understanding of inventory manufacturing, supply chain and operational flows and processes. Semiconductor experience a plus.

Experience in redefining systems and processes, with the ability to influence within all levels of company.

Experience: 1 year retail or sales specific management experience

Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinating labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries.

Implement the Store Manager’s Operations vision for the store and cascade to team members.

Plan and prepare weekly team member schedule according to labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations.

Collaborate with team members to ensure an optimal guest experience that values guests’ time and supports store operations.

Leadership role indirectly responsible for subset of store employees as delegated by Store Manager

Implementing operating manufacturing systems that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.

Demonstrated track record supporting commercial licensure of CAR T products. International experience preferred.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles required.

Advanced understanding and experience with CAR T manufacturing including cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, filling, and aseptic processing.

Experience with reviewing and approving SOPs, Batch Records, Change Controls, deviations and CAPAs.

Strong background in training and compliance with demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate to meet business requirements.