Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing

TreeHouse Foods; Illinois; Remote; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Senior Manager for Contract Manufacturing. This pivotal role focuses on supplier relationship management, ensuring seamless execution of priorities across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional negotiation and communication skills, driving performance and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, where you can make a significant impact on high-quality food production. This full-time remote position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with 5% employer match

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Immediate eligibility for benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales, manufacturing, or supply chain functions.
• Experience managing broker relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationship management and drive performance.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand plans and customer contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Works from Home

Job Type:

Supply Chain Management

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
  
  

Job Description:

About the Role:

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing to lead supplier relationship management and drive performance across a defined product category. This critical role requires a deep understanding of supply networks and cross-functional coordination within the Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a collaborative, partnership-first mindset. As the Senior Manager, you will serve as the primary liaison between Contract Manufacturing customers and internal departments, including Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, and Product Supply—ensuring seamless execution of priorities and optimal resource alignment.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Owns and manages the day-to-day customer relationship as the primary point of contact for the customer buyer.
• Proactively sells and customizes the company’s value proposition to meet customer needs.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining an accurate demand plan and addressing any gaps related to the Customer Annual Strategic Plan.
• Owns all business input required for the creation and execution of the Customer Annual Strategic Plan at the category level.
• Responsible for developing and delivering the customer Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Manages customer contracts, forecast planning, and pricing; drives profitability and growth of the customer P&L.
• Engages with brokers to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and performance expectations. Oversee broker contracts, payments, incentive structures, tracking, and identifies opportunities for enhancement and manages the annual broker spend budget, including commission rates and incentive accruals.
• Clearly communicates customer needs and requests across the organization.
• Analyzes customer data (BI/Unify) and identifies actionable insights to drive positive business performance for both TreeHouse and the customer.
• Provides strategic and financial recommendations for Contract Manufacturing projects, bids, and total customer growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute shared resources and customer plans.
  
  

Important Details:

• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $122,600 to $184,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
• This full-time, remote role is on first shift.
  
  

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum of seven years in sales, manufacturing, engineering, or other supply chain functions.
• Preferred experience or project work involving various business disciplines such as purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and R&D.
• Proven experience managing broker relationships.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations and contract manufacturing development.
• Skilled in negotiation, project management, and influence management, with experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Exposure to new product launches and start-up procedures.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solid grasp of supply chain cost structures, financial statements, and cost trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting across all organizational levels.
• Highly collaborative leadership style; adept at managing conflict and driving alignment in cross-functional settings.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to driving efficiency and value.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
  
  

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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