Manager, Product Manufacturing Remote (USA)

Open Farm Inc.; Mississippi; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Farm Inc. is looking for a Project Manager to oversee contract manufacturing relationships. The ideal candidate will manage supplier operations, ensuring product quality and timely delivery. This role requires strong analytical abilities and effective communication to foster collaboration in a dynamic environment, with a focus on growth in the pet food industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K plans with company match

Discounts on pet food and products

Wellness and personal days

Volunteer days for community engagement

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Strong analytical skills capable of identifying issues and making decisions.
• Highly collaborative with a proven ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations with external manufacturers.
• Ensure manufacturing partners deliver high-quality products on time.
• Lead collaborative projects between internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doinggood for all animals and the environment.

Before youembark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity:

Reporting into the Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing, the primary responsibilities of this role will include managing day-to-day operations with external manufacturers and leading projects with internal cross-functional team and the contract manufacturing suppliers. This role is responsible for driving performance at each supplier for all service, quality & cost parameters , and ensuring business continuity by leading team meetings, facilitating issue resolution, and supporting collaboration efforts between Open Farm Pet and supplier s.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, passionate about project management, supplier relations, supply chain and working with a collaborative team.

In this role you will:

• Be the primary relationship manager and contact person for manufacturing partners.
• Ensure manufacturing partners are delivering high-quality products, o n time and in full.
• Communicate changes to existing products/production and coordinate change management process between internal and external teams.
• Responsibility (shared with production planners) for assisting in maintaining appropriate inventory levels (raw, package, and finished goods), and satisfactory service levels.
• Collaborate with internal and cross-functional team members in preparation, facilitation and execution of ideation meetings for co-man improvement projects.
• Lead and/or actively participate in business process improvement projects as required .
• Serve as co-manufacturing technical representative to Innovation team on capability and timelines.
• Manage KPI tracking for c ontract m anufacture r s.
• All other duties as assigned

We’re excited about you because you have:

• 3–4 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry; manufacturing experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues and make logical, goal-aligned decisions
• Passion for pets and enthusiasm for Open Farm’s mission and culture
• Proven ability to act as a brand ambassador, representing the company with authenticity and enthusiasm
• Highly collaborative, with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on openness, honesty, and teamwork
• Customer-first mindset, consistently striving to exceed internal and external expectations
• Demonstrates integrity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to change
• Committed to contributing to Open Farm’s long-term growth and success
• Ability to travel across North America

What we offer you - it's the perfect package:

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401K plans with company match
• Great company culture (with lots of adorablepets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm
• Discounted food, apparel and insurance for your furry family members
• In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing
• Volunteer days to give back to our community

Our Values

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm'srecruitment process should contact [e-mail]. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment processtakes into accounttheir accessibility needs.

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