Contract Manufacturing Manager

Description

Reports to Supply Chain Manager

The Outsourcing / Co-Packaging Manager in a meat manufacturing facility is responsible for managing relationships with third-party co-packers, suppliers, and vendors. This role involves overseeing the co-packing process, ensuring product quality, tracking production schedules, and ensuring compliance with food safety and industry regulations. The manager will play a key role in optimizing production capacity, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of products while maintaining high-quality standards in the meat manufacturing sector.

Office Environment : 75% of the work is conducted in an office setting, involving time spent on computer research, project management, and communication with team members and stakeholders. Frequent participation in both in-person and virtual meetings, including project updates, strategy sessions, and presentations to management and stakeholders.

Production Environment : 20% Regular visits to the production areas will involve exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.

Travel : >

5% Occasional travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc.

Schedule : Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

• Co-Packing Management :

Identify new, maintain current, and work with co-packing partners based on their capabilities, expertise, and adherence to food safety standards.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure consistency in raw material availability, quality, and price.

Coordinate with internal production teams and co-packers to align production schedules, ensuring that demand is met on time.

Ensure that all outsourced co-packing operations comply with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP) and internal quality standards.

Track and report on cost savings or increases in outsourcing arrangements.

Qualifications :