Director Contract Manufacturing

Overview

The Director, Contract Manufacturing will manage the contract packing network within all assigned co-manufacturing facilities.

This role will serve as “General Manager” of all assigned Hain Celestial Group relationships with key focus on 1) Delivering FUEL thru productivity 2) Enabling Growth thru capacity development and 3) Reducing Risk thru contracts and business continuity planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the existing Hain Celestial Group co-packer network
• Develop partnerships with co-pack suppliers to reduce cost and improve quality
• Negotiate/enforce contracts, determine pricing systems, analyze sourcing alternatives
• Strive to ensure lowest delivered cost whether turnkey vs. tolling arrangements
• Working with Planning and Co-Man OPS teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels (raw, package, and finished good), and satisfactory service levels
• Serve as a liaison in resolving issues between Hain Celestial Group Production Planning staff and Co-Packer
• Project management of initial production setup of both new co-packers and new products
• Develop formal business continuity plans for all key strategic supply relationships
• Support marketing and R&D with sourcing new and alternate production facilities for both new and existing products
• Develop and review standard cost of goods with Finance and Marketing
• Prepare annual budgets for assigned co-manufacturing facilities
• Develop/maintain database containing key information for all Co-Packers-including terms, conditions, SKUs & pricing (broken down into key components)

Requirements:

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in managing 3rd party manufacturers and/or suppliers, or related role
• Engineering, Operations Management, or other technical degree is required, MBA preferred
• Operations experience in a food or Consumer Products Manufacturing background
• Project Management experience
• Strong collaboration skills with other cross-functional teams (R&D, Legal, Sales, Marketing, & Finance)
• Strong strategic planning and tactical decision-making skills
• Ability to prepare and analyze standard cost of goods
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet constant deadline with strong attention to detail and quality control

Compensation and Benefits:

• $120000-$170000 / year (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talent@hain.com or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request.

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