Manager, Partner Manufacturing

Sol-ti; King City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee Equity Incentive Plan

Monthly wellness stipend

80 hours Paid time off

Floating holidays

Eight paid company holidays

Job summary

Sol-ti seeks an on-site Manager, Partner Manufacturing to serve as the primary operations lead at a third-party partner. You will ensure alignment, execution, and continuous improvement across all aspects of operations, from raw materials to finished goods release.

You will manage manufacturing performance, QA metrics, inventory coordination, and CAPA with Sol-ti HQ. The role requires cross-functional leadership and collaboration with planning and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing operations or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing co-manufacturing partners.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems; NetSuite experience required.
• FDA/SQF familiarity preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate cross-functional teams with minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sol-ti’s on-site operations representative at the third-party manufacturing partner.
• Oversee manufacturing performance from raw material planning through finished goods production.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure QA metrics are met at the partner site.
• Own day-to-day relationship and alignment between Sol-ti and the manufacturing site.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA when issues arise.
• Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to ensure site readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

ERP systems familiarity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team motivation

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Sol-ti’s success resides in consistently developing the highest quality Living Beverages backed by our Employee-Owned team that brings energy and excitement into their daily work with a passion for healthy living and sustainability.

Sol-ti means ‘of the sun’ or ‘you are the sun’. We are committed to helping individuals shine while also preserving the planet with the use of sustainable glass packaging.

Company Summary

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sol-ti is the fastest-growing refrigerated beverage companies in the United States, creating premium organic wellness beverages and supplements enjoyed by consumers nationwide. Our products can be found at leading retailers, coffee chains, and foodservice partners across the country. Backed by an employee-owned culture, we're building the next generation of functional beverages and superfoods through innovation, operational excellence and a commitment to quality.

Location: King City, CA

Industry Type: Branded Manufacturer

Category: Operations

Beverages: SuperFood Beverages, Wellness Shots

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: VP Operations

# of Direct Reports: 0

This is an on-site position. Candidates in King City, Greenfield, Soledad, Gonzales, Salinas, Monterey, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Manager, Partner Manufacturing will be embedded at one of our third-party manufacturing partners. This role will serve as the primary operational leader and point of contact between Sol-ti headquarters and the manufacturing site, ensuring alignment, execution, and continuous improvement across all aspects of operations.

This individual will oversee manufacturing performance from raw material planning through finished goods production, manage issue resolution across quality and inventory challenges, and drive operational excellence through strong cross-functional leadership. They will ensure business performance and QA metrics are met at our third party partner.

• Commit to following food safety policy, quality and regulatory requirements of FDA, USDA Organic NOP and SQF.
• Serve as Sol-ti’s on-site operations representative at the third-party manufacturing partner.
• Own the day-to-day relationship and operational alignment between Sol-ti and the manufacturing site.
• Act as the primary escalation point for site performance, production challenges, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Ensure good manufacturing practices are set to achieve Sol-ti’s standards for quality, efficiency, safety, compliance, and sustainability.
• Oversee the full manufacturing process, including raw material intake, production execution, packaging, and finished goods release.
• Partner with internal planning and supply chain teams to ensure site readiness and operational continuity.
• Manage inventory coordination and material planning execution across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Utilize NetSuite to ensure accurate production reporting, inventory transactions, and operational data integrity.
• Facilitate resolution of inventory discrepancies, quality non-conformances, and KPI shortfalls.
• Partner closely with Quality teams to lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures (CAPA)
• Serve as the key conduit of information between Sol-ti HQ and manufacturing partner leadership.
• Coordinate fast and effective resolution of operational disruptions, ensuring accountability and follow-through
• Conduct operational and quality audits to ensure adherence to Sol-ti standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability at the site.
• Analyze and report on key manufacturing KPIs including yield, downtime, schedule attainment, quality metrics, and cost performance.
• Deliver regular performance reporting and actionable insights to Sol-ti Operations leadership
• Train and engage manufacturing partner teams on Sol-ti processes, expectations, and operating standards.
• Build strong relationships across diverse teams and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Demonstrate leadership presence on the floor and in cross-functional meetings.
• Share best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing network.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Career Requirements / What We Ask of You

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, in manufacturing operations, co-manufacturing management, or supply chain execution (CPG, beverage, or food strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, with NetSuite experience required
• Prior experience managing or overseeing third-party or co-manufacturing partners
• Familiarity with current good manufacturing practices, FDA, and SQF experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills.
• Able to work with a variety of people on multiple tasks
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Minimal travel to other manufacturing sites.
• Base salary starting at $85,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience and demonstrated performance
• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with measurable value creation
• Employee Equity Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive health insurance with industry-leading employer contributions
• Monthly wellness stipend to enjoy Sol-ti products at home and in the office
• 80 hours of paid time off, two floating holidays, and eight paid company holidays
• Opportunity to help shape one of the fastest-growing premium beverage companies in the United States

Sol-ti Values

We each have an inner light. At Sol-ti, we encourage you to Let Yourself Shine while also encouraging others to shine their brightest. We are committed to helping individuals shine through Liquids of Vitality while also preserving the planet with the use of sustainable glass packaging.

Create the Best Product: Best in Glass

Did you know that most of the other beverages on the market use petroleum based single-use plastic packaging? Not only is this harmful to our oceans and landfills, it is also not sustainable. From the start, we have been committed to bottling in glass for purity, people, and the planet.

Our unique UV Light Filtration process uses light rays to preserve our liquid without pasteurizing it – eliminating spoilers without pasteurizing it – so you can enjoy organic, Glass Bottled, Living Beverages.