Director of Co-Manufacturing Operations (Relocation Offered!)

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of co-manufacturing strategies to ensure the production of high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new co-manufacturing partners to meet production demands and capacity growth.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, SLAs, and pricing agreements with co-manufacturing partners.
• Oversee day-to-day co-manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production, cost control, and adherence to quality standards.
• Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and production scheduling in collaboration with co-manufacturing partners.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales) to ensure alignment of co-manufacturing goals with overall company objectives.
• Partner with quality control and compliance teams to ensure that all products meet food safety regulations, industry standards, and company quality specifications.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external co-manufacturing partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and problem resolution.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and audits to assess and enhance co-manufacturers' operational performance.
• Work closely with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials to co-manufacturers and the on-time shipment of finished goods.
• Manage inventory levels and help forecast demand to optimize co-manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor and control co-manufacturing budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high product quality.
• Analyze financial reports, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement solutions to optimize spend.

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