Co-Manufacturer Lead (Remote)

Antelope; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope, a dynamic omnichannel pet consumer platform, seeks a Co-Manufacturer Lead to manage supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in sourcing and production, capable of thriving in fast-paced environments. Join a passionate team dedicated to elevating pet care quality.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K employer match

Professional Development & Learning Programs

Home Office Stipend

Parental leave including “pawternity”

Discounted Antelope products

Discounted pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, production, or operations in CPG or adjacent industries.
• Experience with external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of finished goods production with contract manufacturers.
• Proactively resolve supply constraints and delays.
• Champion a culture of accountability and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

ERP Tools

Job description

ABOUT ANTELOPE:Antelopeis an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. “Ante” means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and “lope” means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started! Antelope has plans to acquire 5-15 additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.

OVERVIEW:We’re looking for a hands-on Co-Manufacturer Lead to be the operational backbone of our supply chain. Sitting at the heart of our product lifecycle, this role connects the dots between sourcing strategy, supplier management, and flawless production execution. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams like Planning, Quality, Commercialization, and R&D - and externally with our contract manufacturers and suppliers - to ensure Antelope delivers consistent, high-quality products on time and at cost.

This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and who brings a systems mindset, startup hustle, and strong partner-centric mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cross-Functional Product & Production Management

• Drive end-to-end execution of finished goods production with contract manufacturers and co-packers

• Proactively flag and resolve supply constraints, delays, and capacity issues

• Align with internal partners to ensure seamless coordination from R&D through to launch

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all supply partners

• Support supplier sourcing and evaluation for innovation and operational excellence

• Analyze lead times, MOQs, and pricing to inform supplier strategy decisions

• Maintain supplier scorecards and support quarterly business reviews

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of scalable tools and documentation across sourcing and production

• Ensure Netsuite and internal systems are set up to support execution

• Champion a culture of visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, production, or operations in CPG or adjacent industries

• Experience working with external manufacturing partners (co-mans/co-packers)

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in complex, dynamic, and ambiguous environments

• Clear communicator and relationship-builder across technical and commercial teams

• Highly organized with a bias for action and passion for results

• Strong business and systems acumen (familiarity with ERP tools like Netsuite is a plus)

• Passion for pets, entrepreneurship, and building something from the ground up

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

• Flexible PTO

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K employer match

• Professional Development & Learning Programs

• Home Office Stipend

• Parental leave including “pawternity”

• Discounted Antelope products

• Discounted pet insurance