Director of Contract Manufacturing - Remote

Overview

The Director of COMAN (Contract Manufacturing) at Palmex / Evans is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing contract manufacturing partnerships and operations. This individual will ensure that third-party manufacturing aligns with company quality, efficiency, and cost objectives while maintaining strong vendor relationships to support business growth and innovation.

In Short

• Develop and implement the COMAN strategy to align with organizational goals.
• Identify and onboard new contract manufacturing partners to support growth and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms, including pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Monitor and evaluate contract manufacturer performance against agreed KPIs such as quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of COMAN operations.
• Optimize contract manufacturing costs to align with company budget targets.
• Ensure all COMAN activities comply with regulatory standards, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Provide regular updates and analysis on COMAN performance to executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in supply chain, contract manufacturing, or operations, preferably in the food or snacks industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape the COMAN function at Palmex Evans.
• Alignment with the company’s vision of growth and excellence in the food and snacks industry.
• Part of a dynamic team driving growth and excellence in the market.