Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing Manager - Broomfield Colorado

Company: Danone North America
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Posted On: 04/19/2024

About the job Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing ManagerAt Horizon Organic, we're growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We're building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!Two generations of families-and counting-have grown up on Horizon Organic milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity . Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon's full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.
We are currently looking to hire a
Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing Manager who will
create and manage
relationships, agreements and projects with Co -M anufacturing ( Co-M an ) suppliers to deliver manufacturing capacity and capabilities at competitive cost s , with excellent quality and performance .
The role will lead a n Inventory Control Team and is tasked with setting a clear direction , strategy and expectations for the group. The role participates in various commercial and quality system assessments of key Contract Manufacturers, with a particular focus on identification and quantification of opportunities for joint improvement activities.
The role can be hybrid or remote with a preference to be based in Broomfield, CO.
About the Job:
Category strategy development, validation & activation
Develop in depth market C o-manufacturing knowledge for existing and innovation platforms
Develop, lead and activate Co-M an
sourcing strategies to meet regional capacity requirements and Company established quality and performance criteria at competitive costs.
Engage with and assist in onboarding new Co-Packers
Co-M an
relationship & performance management
Identify , build, and develop relationship s with Co- manufacturers
Preparation of performance objectives and annual business reviews
Support Innovation and productivity projects
Identify key innovation needs with Marketing and R&I, particularly in early stages of developments (Inno Days, Select & Define phases)
Leverage Co-M an
network and assess innovation capabilities
Identifying improvement projects and managing cross-functional implementation to improve performance of key components and suppliers
Category reporting, compliance and system integration
Prepare or contribute to Budget , price lists, and Purchase Price Variance Analysis
Monitor Financial performance: productivity & cash
Ensure Co-M an
Quality compliance: Manufacturing site audit
Ensure Co-M an
performance compliance and generate action plans for any deficiencies
Support contract compliance & GTCPs
Secure sourcing of materials
Together with Procurement Team:
Support and ensure that capacity requirements are met
Support Business Contingency plans for critical platforms or products
Improve forecast accuracy with demand planning and suppliers Service Level Agreement with suppliers:
Production to Plan measure
experience.
The base compensation range for this position is $96,000 - $143,000 commensurate with experience .
About you About You:
Bachelors Degree in
Business/ Food Science/Engineering or equivalent
Minimum eight years' experience required , preferably in CPG beverage procurement and food supply chain
Experience in commercialization/ launches of new products
Experience in leading, managing and developing direct reports
Strong contract negotiation skills Solution oriented; always focused on solving problems Strong financial acumen and business understanding Excellent stakeholder influencing skills and cross functional leadership Project management fundamentals to easily facilitate cross functional projects Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to build positive relationships with plant leadership teams, corporate continuous improvement team and other functions as necessary Travel - Up to 50% (primarily North America)
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