Mgr Manufacturing Alliances
About The Position
The Manager of Manufacturing Alliances manages specialized alliance responsibilities, drives improvements in shared manufacturing capabilities, and supports joint ventures involving innovation and risk mitigation. The role applies advanced subject matter expertise to evaluate multifaceted problems across organizations and recommend operational solutions, frequently serving as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders. The position is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with 25–40% travel. It leads manufacturing improvements across partners, optimizes shared logistics and procurement, resolves complex partnership issues, contributes to strategic partnership design, and facilitates knowledge sharing and transfer of best practices.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify and drive improvements across shared production processes with cross-company implications; evaluate complex operational challenges and develop recommendations that inform strategic alignment across partners.
- Review partner logistics flows and identify systemic enhancements to improve efficiency.
- Propose procurement strategies that leverage shared scale and reduce total system costs, delivering measurable supply-chain performance improvements.
- Manage cross-partner challenges involving technology sharing, resource access, or operational alignment.
- Evaluate risks, negotiate changes to mitigate concerns, and develop solutions that strengthen trust and support long-term collaboration.
- Support high-impact workstreams related to supply continuity, risk mitigation, and value creation.
- Lead components of joint venture planning and execution, contributing to innovation across the alliance ecosystem.
- Promote the exchange of technical expertise and operational best practices across alliance partners.
- Identify capability-development opportunities and coordinate initiatives that enhance mutual value and partnership effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on Day 1
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health
- Competitive pay
- Annual incentive opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Flexible ways of working where applicable
- Career development programs
- Learning opportunities
- Internal mobility
- Performance-based incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
