Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing

Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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.

What We Are Looking For:

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

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

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:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.