Director of Contract Manufacturing – Beverages

Lassonde; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Director in Cherry Hill, NJ to define external manufacturing policy and optimize the network across the U.S. and Canada. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and partnerships, while aligning internal teams on cost, service, and continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in manufacturing and a willingness to travel up to 25% with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality beverage production.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contract/external manufacturing and supply chain roles.
• Experience managing third-party manufacturers and complex contracts.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute contract manufacturing strategy for US/Canada.
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee external network performance, cost, quality, and risk.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Finance and Operations on launches.
• Develop governance, metrics, and supplier scorecards.

Skills

Contract manufacturing

Supply chain leadership

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

SRM/ERP systems

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Director in Cherry Hill, NJ to define external manufacturing policy and optimize the network across the U.S. and Canada. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and partnerships, while aligning internal teams on cost, service, and continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in manufacturing and a willingness to travel up to 25% with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality beverage production.