Toll Sites Manufacturing Manager

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City:
Cary, North Carolina, United States

Department: SCM

Function:
Manufacturing

Employee Type:
Permanent Full Time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

ABOUT UPL
: UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long‑term food supply. Winning farmers’ hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials.

UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement.

Our purpose is ‘Open Ag’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all.
No limits, no borders
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(EOE) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.

A Toll Sites/ 3rd Party Manufacturing Manager oversees outsourced production, acting as the liaison between a company and its external contract manufacturers to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with toll sites, negotiating contracts, monitoring production schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal departments like quality assurance and supply chain.

• Toll Sites / 3rd party manufacturing sites management:
  Qualify and select contract manufacturers, manage their performance, and oversee relationships.
• Production and scheduling:
  Obtain and review production schedules, highlight issues, and ensure key dates are met.
• Quality and compliance:
  Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company policies and relevant standards. This includes investigating non‑conformances and tracking corrective actions.
• Process optimization:
  Work to improve operational efficiency and cost savings in the outsourced manufacturing process.
• Project management:
  Lead projects related to technology transfer, new product launches, and product approvals.
• Performance monitoring:
  Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance.
• Financial oversight:
  Analyze spend data and proposals to make fact‑based decisions and ensure cost‑effectiveness.

Toll Sites Manager will oversee production at contract manufacturing sites, ensuring products meet the timeline, meet the quality standards, managing toll sites performance, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

This involves managing production schedules, quality control, negotiating and managing toll fees, and supplier relationships to meet company goals and deadlines.

• Oversee and control the production cycle at toll sites to ensure deadlines, costs, and quality standards are met.
• Monitor quality control systems to guarantee products meet company and market requirements.
• Coordinate root cause investigations for non‑conforming products and track corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to contractual agreements and internal policies and procedures.

• Manage and build relationships with toll sites / 3rd party…