Director of Contract Manufacturing

OLLY

14h • $162,000 - $198,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Contract Manufacturing is responsible for building strategic relationships with manufacturing partners, ensuring they deliver excellence, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires strong business, negotiation, and analytical skills to implement new supply chain practices and hold partners accountable. The Director will work with internal teams to identify and onboard best-in-class partners to support the company's high-growth business and bring disruptive products to market.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and contract manufacturing within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale contract manufacturing networks and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply chain risk management.
• Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; transparent, collaborative, and highly effective at influencing others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make decisions amid uncertainty.
• Adaptable and agile leader who can shift seamlessly between strategic planning and operational execution.
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate business impacts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a VMS manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design, supplier selection, capacity planning, and contingency planning initiatives.
• Develop and onboard manufacturing partners that strengthen supply chain resilience and support growth.
• Negotiate and manage contracts to secure optimal pricing, service, and business value.
• Partner with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure effective supplier governance.
• Own contract manufacturer relationships, establish KPIs, and drive performance, quality, and service improvements.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational, service, or quality issues.
• Support initiatives focused on product quality, efficacy, sensory performance, and compliance.
• Manage pricing forecasts, budgets, and cost strategies to support business objectives.
• Support financial planning activities and assess the economic impact of strategic decisions.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain key relationships with Unilever and Wellbeing Collective stakeholders to align strategic priorities.
• Partner with Quality and R&D teams to ensure products consistently deliver exceptional consumer experiences.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Support environmental and social responsibility initiatives across the supply chain.

Benefits

• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
• Free product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed