Contract Manufacturing Manager

About the role

Kinder’s is a privately held, founder-led company with over 100 products sold nationwide. We are expanding globally and aim to reach $1 billion in revenue. This position is ideal for someone passionate about operations and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage co-manufacturing relationships to ensure daily performance on quality, supply, and cost.
• Lead regular performance reviews with vendors using scorecards and KPIs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate production capabilities, identify risks, and propose adjustments for new and transitioning products.
• Support commercialization efforts by working with vendors to evaluate manufacturability of new products and propose improvements.
• Maintain quality standards to ensure co-manufacturing facilities meet Kinder’s expectations and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in co-manufacturing, supply chain, or food manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end CPG supply chain, including quality, procurement, and commercialization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, MOQs, and production cost analysis.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and resolve issues in dynamic environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about operations and collaboration.
• Comfortable in cross-functional decision-making.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decision-making and performance improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of end-to-end CPG supply chain, including quality, procurement, and commercialization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, MOQs, and production cost analysis.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and resolve issues in dynamic environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Competitive health benefits
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave

Pay

The expected starting base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $155,000 per year. The actual amount may vary based on location and individual performance.

Schedule

The position will be based out of our office in Walnut Creek, CA. We have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office and 1 flex day per week. Travel approximately 50% to co-manufacturing partners and industry conferences.