OLLY
Director of Contract Manufacturing
Remote, USA · Director · Full-time
No sponsorship$162k-$198kDetected 4 hours ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptability
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47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role35
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- This high-impact role requires an experienced leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the work done.
Responsibilities
- Strategic: Lead network design, supplier selection, capacity planning, and contingency planning initiatives. Develop and onboard manufacturing partners that strengthen supply chain resilience and support growth.
- Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contracts to secure optimal pricing, service, and business value. Partner with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure effective supplier governance.
- Supplier Performance: Own contract manufacturer relationships, establish KPIs, and drive performance, quality, and service improvements.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational, service, or quality issues.
- Support initiatives focused on product quality, efficacy, sensory performance, and compliance.
- Financial Management: Manage pricing forecasts, budgets, and cost strategies to support business objectives.
- Support financial planning activities and assess the economic impact of strategic decisions.
- Identify and deliver cost savings and continuous improvement opportunities.
- People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Sustainability & B-Corp: Support environmental and social responsibility initiatives across the supply chain.
Requirements
- CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED
Skills
- Experience within a VMS manufacturing environment preferred.
- Proven experience managing large-scale contract manufacturing networks and strategic supplier relationships.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply chain risk management.
- Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; transparent, collaborative, and highly effective at influencing others.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make decisions amid uncertainty.
- Adaptable and agile leader who can shift seamlessly between strategic planning and operational execution.
- Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate business impacts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is $162,000 to $198,000.
Benefits
- Cross-Functional Partnerships: Build and maintain key relationships with Unilever and Wellbeing Collective stakeholders to align strategic priorities.
- You thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, are comfortable navigating ambiguity, and have a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
Company info
- We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space.
- The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come!
- This position's home company is OLLY.
Visa & Work Authorization
- PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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