Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing Jobs

• 🏭 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

Vacation, sick time and holidays

Volunteer time to participate within your community

Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

Generous paid time off, including:

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

Master's degree in Business, Industrial Management, Production Management, or related field

Manage on-going activities at external manufacturers and serve as the primary point of contact for production activities

Monitor and analyze supplier processes to ensure adherence to specifications and written requirements, and collaborate to deliver improvements

Experience leading cross-functional teams and fostering teamwork

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

Experience with bottled beverages, inventory control, supply chain management and production planning

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate people, operate in a fast-paced environment, and balance multiple responsibilities

Translate the forecast into supply requirements to ensure proper inventory levels

7+ years of experience at a CPG company or other related industry

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

Experience with NetSuite a plus

Vacation, sick time and holidays

Volunteer time to participate within your community

Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

Generous paid time off, including:

Stakeholder management across Procurement and Finance Leadership

Strong Project Management & Excellent Organizational skills

Prior Continuous Improvement experience within Operational environments desired

Strong written- verbal- and listening skills

Strong Analytical- Planning and Execution skills

Proficient Excel Skills and in developing Presentations

Manage the Supplier relationship and risk management

Manage critical supplier issues, utilizing enhanced problem-solving skills to determine true root cause and to develop and implement irreversible corrective actions.

Partner with Supplier Development & Quality Engineering resources to ensure compliance to processes, procedures, ISO practices and regulatory/Food Safety requirements.

Collaborative work with internal teams as BD, EM ops, Finance, R&D, Marketing, Planning and Legal among others.

Support Sourcing strategy development and deployment – aligned with stakeholders.

Work close with BD/PCM to lead innovation projects in a collaborative model with external manufacturers and suppliers.