Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing

About the role

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. I ntegrity Above

Requirements

• Required
• Working knowledge of MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional and external partners
• Experience in CPG manufacturing w/knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Preferred
• Experience in CPG food and beverage
• Contract negotiation
• Project management
• Physical Requirements
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to drive in a car for long distances or extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to travel by plane on a frequent basis.
• Education:
• Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
• Work Experience:
• At least 3 Years of Experience
• Annual Salary:
• $78,600 - $108,130

Benefits

Additional Information

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates. The Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing will oversee Ocean Spray's co-manufacturing relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to support and drive efficiency on base business, as well as innovation. In this role you will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that co-manufactured products are delivered on time, in full, on budget, and meeting quality requirements. A Day in the Life... Support innovation process and new item commercialization, from co-man sourcing and qualification to launch and ongoing production Negotiate costs for products with existing and new co-man partners; participate in the AOP process to ensure accurate planning Lead business and score card reviews with co-man partners, covering fulfillment, cost, quality, and other relevant metrics Identify and execute cost savings opportunities within the co-manufacturing space, including RFPs, process/material changes, and cost negotiations Work cross-functionally with planning, marketing, sales, FSQA, R&D, finance, etc., acting as liaison with external manufacturing partners to deliver against business needs This role requires up to 30% of domestic travel. International travel may be possible based on business needs.

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