External Manufacturing Manager, Innovation

BrainWorks; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods industry is seeking a Co-Man Manager for Innovation to oversee the commercialization pipeline. This key role will involve project management, ensuring timely delivery and alignment across various functions including supply chain, R&D, and marketing. Candidates should possess significant experience in project execution and a background in food and beverage sectors. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 4 years experience of Project Management and Leadership.
• CPG experience required; Food and beverage highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Align external capabilities with projected requirements.
• Oversee the scope, timeline, deliverables and goals for commercialization projects.

Skills

Exceptional project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Understanding of processing and packaging technology

Education

BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field

Job description

External Manufacturing Manager, Innovation

Industry 1: Consumer Goods
Industry 2: Food Production
Industry 3: Food & Beverages

Job ID: 35809898036
Category: Sales and Marketing
Location: Remote,

CoMan Manager (Innovation)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Co-Man Manager is an integral member of the Operations team, reporting to the Sr. Director, Co-Man. This individual is responsible for providing project management expertise that will drive all aspects of the Innovation pipeline as it relates to commercialization. This individual is responsible to ensure Innovation projects deliver expected value to the business on time, within budget, scope and top quality. This individual will partner closely with Supply Chain leadership to ensure planning, procurement, logistics, as well as R&D and Marketing are all aligned as new products move through conceptualization to commercialization. In addition, the Co-Man Manager should have a general management mindset and strong desire to go above and beyond to get the job done.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and direct feasibility, manufacturing, sourcing strategy, logistics, customer service implications, etc.
• Ensure sourcing options meet required timelines and stay within budget
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Support innovation trials by tracking and communicating progress and proactively managing changes to scope
• Align external capabilities with projected requirements to support future capacity needs Manage price variances and forecast changes
• Primary contact and relationship manager for supplier location(s)
• Manage the relationship and daily operations at Co-Man sites, including: Measuring and tracking KPIs
• Regular performance reviews
• Process improvements to ensure effective service, quality and cost
• Oversee the scope, timeline, deliverables and goals for commercialization projects
• Assist in special reports, projects and assignments, as required
• Participate in all other miscellaneous SMPL and departmental tasks, as required
• Attend departmental/cross-functional meetings

KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of organizational work processes, required
• Exceptional project management and project execution skills to meet aggressive timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and achieve alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Highly attentive to details; Ability to thrive in a dynamic, face-paced work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Understanding of processing and packaging technology for food and/or beverage
• Understanding of capital expenditure processes and project execution

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business or related field, highly preferred
• Minimum 4 years experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain
• Minimum 4 years experience of Project Management and Leadership
• CPG experience, required; Food and beverage, highly preferred

** Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment and may be stressful at times. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and fax machine and scanner.

ABOUT SIMPLY GOOD FOODS

We’re raising the bar on what food can be. We say no to the status quo, and we say yes to making better food. Food that offers robust nutrition, not hollow nutrition. Energy, not depletion. Enjoyment, not regret. Simply, we’re on a mission to make food that works for you—that is radically nutritious and defyingly delicious. Better nutrition made easy so you can live well. We don’t compromise, so you never have to.

WHAT WE VALUE:

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that infuses belonging throughout our culture and business practices. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.

This commitment is driven by our core values:

• Simply Bold
• Simply Deliver
• Simply Learn & Grow
• Simply Together
• Simply Kind

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and well-being of our employees are important to us and an integral part of our organization’s goals. In this spirit, we are excited to share the available compensation for this role, which includes a base salary range and an annual short-term incentive.

We provide the base salary range, exclusive of benefits or additional incentives (https://www.thesimplygoodfoodscompany.com/careers). Additionally, this position is eligible for a 15% annual short-term incentive. If you are hired at Simply Goods Foods, your final base salary compensation will be determined based upon such factors as: geographic locations, skills, training, education and/or experience. Please keep in mind that hiring at the compensation range maximum would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

HQ or OFFICE-BASED: CO salary range is: $100,000 – $125,000

REMOTE: National* salary range is: $100,000 – $125,000

* This salary range is for remote, home-based employees across all registered states (including CA & CO) and is reflective of our commitment to equitable compensation practices.

We provide a comprehensive total rewards package featuring competitive compensation alongside top-tier health and wellness options. Our goal is to offer a benefits package that can be personalized to meet the diverse needs of each employee and their families. Full-time employees and their eligible dependents have access to a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-paid health reimbursement arrangement, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan, among others. Additionally, we prioritize time off benefits, offering vacation time, sick leave, flexible time off (for exempt positions), and paid parental leave.

Simply Good Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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