Senior Manager, CoManufacturing Operations

The Sr. Manager, Co-Manufacturing works closely with the Procurement Sourcing Managers and Quality Managers to identify, create and execute strategies and projects with Co-Man Suppliers to deliver significant cost, quality and delivery performance improvements.

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 works with business units and Co-Man Sites on the execution of agreed CI programs and helps influence business units around resource allocation and project deliverables.

* Driving to Zero Defects/Continuous Improvement: Drive performance improvement efforts with Key Contract Manufacturing suppliers (quality, yield, Lean, service) in all areas
* Working with Procurement, Engineering and Quality teams to identify, develop, implement and monitor supplier Kaizen plans including: process improvements, quality systems improvements and VA/VE related cost reductions
* Promoting the use of Statistical Process Controls and continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to help reduce variability and achieve process control
* Interfacing with internal & external partners to identify quality and processing issues and collaboratively pursue solutions

* Ability to Lead and Manage Inventory Control Team
* Identifying improvement projects and managing cross-functional implementation to improve performance of key components and suppliers
* As required, working with Research & Innovation sourcing managers to identify and assess new supplier technologies and capabilities to support New Product introductions and /or Cost Improvement projects
* Engage with and assist in onboarding new strategic CoPackers as requested by Strategic Procurement team
* Providing regular feedback to sourcing on supplier performance and improvement plans; to be utilized as foundational elements in category strategies that drive supplier selection and preferred status
* Leading Supplier facing efforts/programs such as Supplier Cost Reduction, Zero Waste and New Product Development as appropriate
* Understands category strategies and supplier messaging through close alignment with Contract Manufacturing Sourcing & Category Management
* Engage and assist in onboarding new strategic Co Mans as requested by Procurement Team.
* Provide regular feedback to Sourcing on supplier performance and improvement plans, understand category strategies and supplier messaging.

The base compensation range for this position is $109,000-155,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

* You will have a BS in Science/Food Science/Engineering or equivalent, MBA preferred
* You will have a minimum of five (5) years' experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food supply chain
* You have experience in commercialization/ launches of new products
* You are experienced in commercialization stage gate processes
* You have experience in leading, managing and developing direct reports
* You have experience working in corporate and factory level Continuous Improvement organization. Leading a Supplier Development / Continuous Improvement department a plus.
* You have Manufacturing Leadership experience in positions of increasing responsibility demonstrating excellence in results delivery
* You have experience with manufacturing in an FDA environment; Preferred food and / or liquid processing manufacturing; high speed dairy and aseptic processing a plus
* You are Solution-oriented; always focused on solving problems
* You have Strong financial acumen and business understanding
* You possess excellent stakeholder influencing skills and cross functional leadership
* You have project management fundamentals to easily facilitate cross functional projects
* You have strong written and verbal communication skills
* You have the ability to build positive relationships with plant leadership teams, corporate continuous improvement team and other functions as necessary
* You have a proven ability to improve results & increase efficiency
* You are able to travel - Up to 50% (primarily North America)

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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