The Contract Manufacturing Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating and optimizing our contract manufacturing partnerships to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products.
This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end contract manufacturing process, from selection and contract negotiation to production planning, quality control, and cost management.
The position oversees production at 1-2 manufacturing sites, ensuring the successful execution of our manufacturing partnerships. It plays an integral role in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with various teams within the organization to drive efficient and high-quality product manufacturing.
HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Contract manufacturer Selection: Identify, evaluate, and select co-manufacturers based on their capabilities, capacity, and alignment with our quality standards and values.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with co-manufacturers, outlining terms, expectations, pricing structures, and quality standards
- Production Planning: Collaborate with the demand planning team to develop production schedules that meet inventory and delivery requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality control processes to ensure that products manufactured by co-manufacturers meet our quality standards. Conduct regular quality audits.
- Cost Management: Monitor production costs and work with co-manufacturers to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with co-manufacturers, acting as the primary point of contact. Address any issues or concerns promptly.
- Performance Tracking: Implement KPIs and metrics to assess the performance of co-manufacturers, regularly reviewing their performance and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, supply chain, quality control, and product development, to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within co-manufacturing operations.
- Compliance: Ensure that co-manufacturers adhere to all regulatory and safety requirements, and that they meet all legal and ethical standards.
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
- Tertiary qualifications in supply chain management, engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar external contract manufacturing development/management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Willingness to travel as needed to visit co-manufacturing partners.
OUR BENEFITS AND CULTURE
Kellanova is committed to investing in our employees and fostering an innovative, agile and performance-driven culture that is powered by the collaborative, inclusive spirit that we have long been known for. Our K Values (Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Humility, Simplicity, Success) unite us as one team and set us apart from the competition. As a global organization, we have built a culture that is recognizable across the world. Everywhere, our people know what it means to be part of Kellanova.
ABOUT KELLANOVA
We are an innovative and agile company of promise and possibility for continued growth, and we uphold our founder’s dedication to people and their wellbeing. We are starting our journey from a position of strength, rooted in our more than 100-year legacy.
From that same legacy, we are guided by our purpose to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands.
W.K. Kellogg founded Kellogg Company in February 1906. Mr. Kellogg was an early conservationist, a leading philanthropist and the original wellbeing visionary. Motivated by a passion for people, quality and innovation, he discovered toasted flakes cereal and shaped an entire industry.
In October 2023, Kellogg Company finalized the separation of its North American cereal business, resulting in two independent, public companies – Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co. Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands and strong underlying growth momentum and profitability.
