Co-Manufacturing Manager - Remote

Overview

Smalls is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Co-Manufacturing Manager to oversee and manage relationships with up to three co-manufacturers producing a diverse range of pet food products, including fresh cat food meals, freeze-dried products, and broths. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, cost efficiency, and on-time fulfillment while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, procurement, and other internal teams.

In Short

• Serve as the primary point of contact for up to three co-manufacturers.
• Oversee production processes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits and audits.
• Analyze cost structures for savings opportunities.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production costs.
• Develop and manage production schedules.
• Support quality issue resolution with partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams on production goals.
• Travel up to three times per quarter.
• Work in fast-paced environments with high attention to detail.

Requirements

• 5+ years in manufacturing or co-manufacturing management.
• Strong understanding of product costing and financial management.
• Ability to manage complex production schedules.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in managing perishable products is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• High attention to detail.
• Empathetic communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of products.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Engagement in challenging and rewarding projects.