Manufacturing Manager, Supplements

The Task At Hand

Powders, gummies, stikpaks, and nutraceuticals produced on time, on spec, and on cost. That’s your standard.

The Manager of Contract Manufacturing, Supplements owns day-to-day execution and management across our supplement co-manufacturing network, with supplements production as a core strategic pillar of the business. This role ensures all supplement products are produced on time, on spec, and on cost, while navigating the unique regulatory, compliance, and operational demands of the supplement industry.

Reporting to the Director of External Manufacturing, you translate strategy into action. You hold partners accountable, protect margins, solve problems fast, and keep product moving. You’ll partner cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams while serving as the face of June Shine Brands with all supplement co-manufacturing partners.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands that supplements manufacturing requires both operational rigor and deep category expertise.

• 4-6 years of experience in supplement, nutraceutical, or CPG contract manufacturing with hands‑on expertise across powders, gummies, stikpaks, and nutraceuticals
• Deep understanding of the regulatory, formulation, and operational demands of the supplement industry – able to hold manufacturers accountable while building strong partnerships
• Financially fluent in how schedules, yields, tolling costs, and material planning impact gross margin
• Comfortable on a production floor, in an ERP system, and in direct performance conversations with co‑manufacturing partners
• Structured and solutions‑oriented – you move quickly when issues arise and bring clarity, accountability, and follow‑through without hiding behind process
• Ideally based in San Diego/Southern CA area

Contract Manufacturing & Partner Management

• Assist with identification, evaluation, and onboarding of co-manufacturing partners for supplement formats including powders, gummies, stikpaks, and nutraceuticals based on quality capabilities, capacity, regulatory compliance, and cost competitiveness
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for all supplement contract manufacturers, acting as the face of June Shine Brands in all partner interactions
• Manage a portfolio of co-manufacturing partners, establishing clear performance expectations, operating within established SLAs, and collaborative operating SOPs
• Conduct regular site visits, capability assessments, and manufacturing audits to ensure cGMP compliance, quality adherence, and continuous improvement
• Lead production calls and run direct, solutions‑focused conversations with partners

Production Planning & Operational Execution

• Convert demand forecasts into clear, executable production schedules across the co-manufacturing network
• Oversee scheduling, production runs, and finished goods delivery to ensure on‑time fulfillment to the distribution network
• Manage raw material and packaging supply alignment with co‑manufacturers, partnering with Supply Chain to prevent shortages or delays
• Oversee production data and inventory accuracy in ERP systems (Ekos preferred)
• Monitor tolling, material usage, and production variances to protect margins
• Monitor and manage inventory levels at co‑manufacturers to optimise working capital and minimise waste
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, non‑conformances, and delivery disruptions in a timely and cost‑effective manner

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Partner with internal and external Quality Assurance teams to ensure all supplement products meet FDA, cGMP, NSF, and company quality requirements
• Drive resolution of quality issues, non‑conformances, and CAPA processes with co‑manufacturing partners
• Ensure co‑manufacturers maintain appropriate certifications and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements for dietary supplements (FDA 21 CFR Part 111)
• Support label accuracy and product specification integrity across all externally manufactured supplement SKUs

Cost Management & Financial Accountability

• Manage contract manufacturer accountability for COGS targets, tolling…