Director of Contract Manufacturing – Food / Beverage
Location: Columbia, TNType: Direct HireID: MA66-2738649
Company Overview: Contract co-manufacturer and packager of food / beverage products.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of running a contract bottling, blending, and packaging operation.Create contract bottling production schedule based on customer demands.Coordinate needed manpower and raw materials to meet customer demands.Develop best practices, process flow, and daily standard work for the contract bottling department.Oversee a staff of both permanent and temporary team members.Ensure cross-training is performed for all functions of contract bottling.Participate in the overall strategic planning of the business as part of the leadership team.Oversee the entire contract bottling process, ensuring all client specifications are met.Lead and provide guidance to direct reports, including the Bottling Manager, Blending Technicians, and Inventory Technicians.Develop and implement production schedules for efficient resource use.Work with internal teams; production, procurement, quality assurance, sales, and logistics.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Adhere to SOPs for all functions in the contract bottling process and develop new procedures as required.Develop KPIs and standards for run rates, quality, staffing needs, and financial performance metrics.Implement rigorous quality control standards to minimize defects in a GFSI certified facility.Be flexible to accommodate shifting demands of the production schedule.Qualifications:
BS/BA degree.5+ years managing and leading a team in a food and/or beverage contract production or co-packing environment.Experience operating in a GFSI certified facility (BRC or SQF and HACCP principles).Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles for cost analysis and optimization.Experience establishing financial controls and managing a budget within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience in managing complex client relationships.Ability to manage materials and logistics for production.Prior experience with Office Suites and ERP systems.Salary Range: $150-175K + 25% Bonus based on KPIs/company performance. Relocation Assistance – to be negotiated.
Company Benefits:
- Health Insurance: 100% Company paid Premium, Annual Family/Spouse/Children/Significant others – 75% Company paid premium, Annual Family Deductible $4,000.
- Vision Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield - Employee pays 100%.
- Dental Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield - Employee pays 100%.
- Life Insurance.
- 401K Plan: 100% Company match for first 5% contribution, fully vested.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Negotiable.
- Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
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