Manager, Manufacturing

Manager, Contract Manufacturing page is loaded## Manager, Contract Manufacturing remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Orrville, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
114688
** Your Opportunity as the Contract Manufacturing Manager
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* Location:

** Orrville, Corporate Offices
** Work Arrangements:
** Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
** In this role you will:
*** Responsible for the negotiation of contracts and developing SLED with identified co packers as needed
* Accountable to ensure defined co pack processes are executed timely, accurately, and in a manner, which supports key supply chain activities, minimizes inventory costs and achieves service level expectations
* Act as the primary point person on all contract manufacturing activities in your SBA/business area of responsibility.
* Negotiate and secure pricing and create Blanket Purchase Agreements for all co pack providers
* Act as the lead point person for the appropriate teams (Supply Planning, Marketing, Product Development, Quality, Innovation etc.) to assist in problem solving and resolving ongoing copacker issues
* Lead cost reduction initiatives as required for assigned co pack providers
* Direct the execution of new Innovation and Marketing initiatives for finished good requirements once cost and feasibility analyses have been completed, and initiatives have been approved
* Ensure quotes for new business opportunities are competitive and completed in a timely manner
* Ensure any new business requirements are effectively communicated and implemented with the assigned co packers
* Maintain effective and timely communication with key functional SBA team members regarding new initiatives during the execution phase
* Track and manage monthly purchase price variances (PPVs) and Spending of assigned co pack locations
* Reduce overall consumer complaint/audit discrepancies vs prior year for each assigned co pack location
* Manage other key projects as assigned.
* Execute Quarterly Scorecard Review Meetings with co pack providers
** The Right Role for You
** We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
** What we are looking for:
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* Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree
* At least 5 years of experience in Operations, Purchasing, Contract Manufacturing, or Supply Chain
* Generally, high technical proficiencies (ERP Systems, Excel, etc)
* Strong negotiating skills
* Excellent communication/relationship building skills
* Strong project management capabilities
* Effective organizational skills
* Proficient analytical and decision-making skills
* Ability to handle stress
* Self-directed work style
* Prior experience managing people
* Capable of demonstrating and lifting objects of up to 25 pounds
* Willingness to travel up to 25%
** Learn more about working at Smucker:
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* Our Total Rewards benefits
* Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop
* Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization.
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