Director of Contract Manufacturing - Food / Beverage

Company: Cameron Craig Group
Location: Columbia
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

Director of Contract Manufacturing - Food / BeverageLocation: Columbia, TN No RemotePosted: Sep 17, 2024Company 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 that 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 a team including the Bottling Manager, Blending Technicians, and Inventory Technicians.
• Develop and implement production schedules for efficient resource use and timely project completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams: production, procurement, quality assurance, sales, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop KPIs and standards for run rates, quality, staffing needs, and financial performance metrics.
• Implement quality control standards to minimize defects in a GFSI certified facility.
• Be flexible to accommodate shifting production schedule demands.Qualifications:
• BS/BA degree.
• 5+ years of management experience in a food and/or beverage contract production or co-packing environment.
• Experience in a GFSI certified facility (BRC or SQF and HACCP principles).
• Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles for cost optimization.
• Experience in financial controls and budget management 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.Application Instructions: Unless noted above, applicants MUST be authorized to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. US citizens and Green Card holders ONLY. We do not provide relocation assistance for those living outside the continental US. Please only click apply if you meet the specific requirements of the job listing, you are able to work in the location listed, and are comfortable with the salary range indicated above. Thanks for your interest. We look forward to working with you.
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