Associate, Contract Manufacturing

Summary

Join Chomps, a rapidly growing food brand, as an Associate, Contract - Manufacturing! You will oversee the management of third-party co-manufacturing partners, ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery of Chomps products. Collaborate with leadership and internal functions to drive manufacturing excellence and implement improvements. This remote position (near Missouri or Minnesota) requires a Bachelor's degree, minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including 3P management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Travel is required. Competitive salary, benefits, and a positive work environment are offered.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering, business, supply chain operations or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including 3P management and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to travel 2-3 times per month to various 3P co-manufacturing locations
• Prior industry experience in food manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with emphasis in Excel), ERP (cloud based is a plus), and MES
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills
• Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Own 3P co-manufacturing day to day operations
• Maintain positive relationships across all levels at our 3P co-manufacturing partners
• Operate with a LEAN mindset to continuously improve quality, performance, and cost
• Facilitate weekly production meetings with key stakeholders for both Chomps and co-manufacturing teams
• Monitor KPIs and ensure supplier performance tracking against defined KPIs via supplier scorecard
• Analyze production data, identify projects and opportunities and lead execution
• Collaborate with QA and R&D to lead new product and line start-ups
• Support installation of new equipment and lead qualification process

Preferred Qualifications

• USDA and meat experience
• Experience with commercial ovens and thermoforming packaging equipment
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and project management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K 6% match
• Monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office
• Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry
• Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance
• Unlimited PTO and 10 paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Bi-annual total team in-person activities
• Company-wide Continual Education budget
• An abundance of snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here)