Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Ocean Spray • Lakeville, MA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing will oversee Ocean Spray’s co-manufacturing relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to support and drive efficiency on base business, as well as innovation. In this role you will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that co-manufactured products are delivered on time, in full, on budget, and meeting quality requirements.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional and external partners
• Experience in CPG manufacturing w/knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Bachelor's or University Degree
• At least 3 Years of Experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in CPG food and beverage
• Contract negotiation
• Project management

Responsibilities

• Support innovation process and new item commercialization, from co-man sourcing and qualification to launch and ongoing production
• Negotiate costs for products with existing and new co-man partners; participate in the AOP process to ensure accurate planning
• Lead business and score card reviews with co-man partners, covering fulfillment, cost, quality, and other relevant metrics
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities within the co-manufacturing space, including RFPs, process/material changes, and cost negotiations
• Work cross-functionally with planning, marketing, sales, FSQA, R&D, finance, etc., acting as liaison with external manufacturing partners to deliver against business needs

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees