Contract Manufacturing Manager

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Job description

Pay Rate - $77/hr

Job Description

This role is seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Manager to lead external production operations that is largely toll manufactured within North America. This role is key to managing a network pool spend of over $100 million/year. Good stewardship will help to ensure internal customers and other partners can execute with excellence, while interpreting / executing policies and procedures that affect Contract Manufacturing. This is seen as a crucible, highly visible role - and a gateway to higher levels in the Company.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex North America Contract Manufacturing network across multiple product categories
Steer daily operations and make key decisions on scheduling, inventory control, customer service, capital planning
Maintain relationships and drive best-in-class performance metrics to ensure delivery on time, at the right cost and quality
Lead supplier continuous improvement programs and lean initiatives, including cost savings with tolling, raw materials etc.
Partner with Purchasing to co-create and manage the bidding process for new sourcing opportunities among our supplier network.
Analyze complex sets of cost and manufacturing variables and make recommendations
Negotiate and resolve conflicts that may arise with internal and external partners, including interfaces with global teams
Voice of Manufacturing and Technical Readiness leader for new product innovation delivery - requiring strong multi-functional collaboration and personal initiative to identify opportunities and achieve business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or the equivalent education
6-9 years of related experience - preferably in FMCG within Purchasing or Manufacturing environment

Skills

Proven team leadership experience in integrated supply chain.
Experience in different functional areas of operations and supply chain management.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
Proficient in Microsoft tools and data analysis
Leadership, sound judgment, and solid technical problem solving skills
Excellent project management skills and decision making skills

Performance Analysis and Improvement Risk & Opportunity Management Certifications Six-Sigma, PMP ideal, but not required.
Physical Requirements: 10% travel.