Contract 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
• Hands‑on expertise across multiple supplement dosage forms, including powders, gummies, stikpaks, and nutraceuticals
• Strong working knowledge of supplement regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 111 (cGMP for dietary supplements), NSF, USP, and third‑party certification standards
• Proven ability to manage R&D scale‑up, formula transfer, and new product commercialization at contract manufacturers
• Demonstrated track record managing a portfolio of co‑manufacturing partners from partner selection through ongoing performance management
• Demonstrated understanding of COGS, tolling structures, yield management, and their impact on gross margin
• Proficiency in ERP or production management systems (Ekos preferred)
• Experience managing multiple co‑manufacturing partners and shifting production priorities simultaneously
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills with both internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 35%, with occasional needs up to 50% for audits, partner onboarding, and new product launches
• Experience in the CPG beverage or functional beverage category in addition to supplements
• Familiarity with clean label, organic, or third‑party certified supplement production (NSF Sport, Informed Sport, Non‑GMO Project)
• Background in supply chain or procurement functions adjacent to contract manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in a high‑growth startup or emerging brand environment
• You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

• 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…