Co-Manufacturing Manager, Beverage

About the role

The Co-Manufacturing Manager, Beverage reports to the Director of Beverage Manufacturing. This role focuses on co-manufacturer relationship management, capacity & throughput matrices, and New Product Development (NPD) RFQ’s and negotiations. The role works closely with various cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Planning, QA/QC, Legal, and Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of conversion costs including Labor, Overhead, Margins, Scrap, Re-work, & Changeovers / Spec Changes for assigned functional areas
• Identify and capture cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities in a collaborative fashion
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies in alignment with Nutrabolt’s Stage Gate process that fosters the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in product quality, (total) cost, and delivery
• Support Director of Beverage in evaluating new global manufacturer site economics & viability for strategic business needs
• Partner with Product Development and Quality on process feasibility and line compatibility
• Ensure smooth handoff from development to full-scale production
• Coordinate with planning and logistics teams throughout the commercialization process
• Ensure raw materials, packaging, and capacity are aligned to plan
• Manage short-term disruptions and contingency planning
• Manage onboarding process for new Co-Man partners post successful Sourcing Operating vetting process and QA cGMP audits are complete and approved

Requirements

• Degree(s) in Business Administration, Economics, Food Science, Package Engineering, or Supply Chain Management highly preferable
• Minimum of 8+ years of industry experience in Co-Manufacturing, Sourcing & Procurement, and/or Operations Management
• Experience in multi-site global manufacturing management
• Demonstrated ability in building relationships and vendor management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong skills with: Supplier management, negotiation, contract development/analysis, supplier evaluation, price/cost analysis, TCO
• Independent and able to manage time efficiently and adjust to shifting priorities quickly
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people and be a strong and dependable team player

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines
• Supplier visits and conference travel up to 25% or more as needed

Skills

• Supplier management
• Negotiation
• Contract development/analysis
• Supplier evaluation
• Price/cost analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Benefits

Wellness Benefits: Competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.

Lifestyle Perks: Unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off, discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products.

Family Support: Paid parental leave, reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through the Lifestyle Spending Account.

Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.