Operations Manager 3rd Party Manufacturing & NPD
Chicago
FMCG Client
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee 3rd Party Manufacturing 3P) and New Product Development (NPD) .The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing external manufacturing partners ensuring seamless production quality control and cost optimization while driving innovation in NPD. This role requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders suppliers and vendors to achieve operational excellence and deliver new products to market efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
3rd Party Manufacturing 3P) Management:
- Develop and manage relationships with 3rd party manufacturers to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Negotiate contracts pricing and service agreements with external manufacturers.
- Monitor production schedules capacity planning and operational efficiency of 3P partners.
- Ensure adherence to quality regulatory and compliance standards.
- Conduct regular audits and performance reviews of 3P manufacturers.
- Identify and implement costsaving initiatives and process improvements.
New Product Development (NPD):
- Collaborate with R&D marketing and supply chain teams to drive the successful launch of new products.
- Work closely with 3P manufacturers to establish production feasibility and scaleup processes.
- Manage timelines budgets and resources to ensure ontime delivery of new products.
- Oversee trials testing and validation processes for NPD.
- Support formulation packaging and material sourcing in alignment with business objectives.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Operations Business Management or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in operations supply chain or manufacturing within the FMCG industry.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.