Director of Contract Manufacturing, Supplements
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 170000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Task At Hand:
JuneShine Brands is building something serious in supplements - and we need the operator to make it real.
Were hiring a Director of Contract Manufacturing Supplements to own the full external manufacturing function for every non-beverage product in our portfolio. Reporting to the VP of Product this role is the connective tissue between R&D Supply Chain Quality Finance and Commercial - responsible for translating innovation into products that ship on time on spec and on budget. The scope spans powders gummies stikpaks and nutraceuticals across a growing network of co-manufacturing partners.
This is a role for a builder whos equally at home in a contract negotiation and on a production floor.
Who You Are:
- 68 years managing co-manufacturers in the dietary supplement nutraceutical or functional health and wellness space - this is your core not a tangent
- Deep hands-on expertise across multiple dosage forms: powders gummies stikpaks and nutraceuticals
- Technically fluent in supplement regulatory requirements (FDA 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP NSF USP) and can hold manufacturers accountable to them
- Proven track record taking products from ideation through scale-up and into market - on time on spec and within budget
- Equally comfortable negotiating a manufacturing agreement and standing on a factory floor conducting a production audit
- Thrives in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments where the brand is growing fast and the stakes are high
What Youll Do:
- Own and develop a portfolio of supplement co-manufacturing partners - from identification evaluation and onboarding through ongoing performance management SLAs and contract negotiation
- Serve as JuneShine Brands primary relationship owner with all supplement manufacturers; conduct regular site visits capability assessments and cGMP audits to drive continuous improvement and hold partners to standard
- Directly manage and develop the External Quality Manager Supplements
- Translate demand forecasts into detailed executable production schedules across the co-manufacturing network; own on-time delivery to our distribution commitments
- Partner with Supply Chain to align raw material and packaging supply at co-manufacturers manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and resolve production bottlenecks and non-conformances in real time
- Ensure all supplement products meet FDA cGMP NSF and internal quality standards; drive CAPA resolution with manufacturing partners and ensure certifications and documentation stay current
- Own COGS targets tolling costs and budget performance; lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives across the network without compromising quality or delivery; establish KPIs and report regularly to the VP of Product on network health risks and opportunities
- Support label accuracy and product specification integrity across all externally manufactured supplement SKUs
- Partner with R&D on new product development - co-manufacturer selection trial runs scale-up and full commercial launch readiness across new supplement formats and SKUs
- Collaborate with Marketing Sales and Product to align on timelines specs and launch priorities; lead co-manufacturer onboarding projects from contract execution through first commercial production
Must Haves:
- 21 years of age or older at the time of application
- 6-8 years of experience in contract or co-manufacturing management within dietary supplements nutraceuticals or functional health and wellness
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple supplement dosage forms: powders gummies stikpaks and nutraceuticals
- Strong working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP NSF and USP compliance requirements for dietary supplements
- Proven track record managing R&D scale-up formula transfer and new product commercialization at contract manufacturers
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite SAP or Oracle) for production planning and operational reporting
- Hands-on experience managing COGS tolling costs and gross margin performance
- Ability and willingness to travel 2535% to co-manufacturing facilities
Nice to Have:
- Experience in the CPG beverage or functional beverage category in addition to supplements
- Familiarity with clean label organic or third-party certified supplement production (NSF Sport Informed Sport Non-GMO Project)
- Background in supply chain or procurement adjacent to contract manufacturing
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth startup-paced environment where the playbook is still being written
- Strong communicator who can translate operational complexity into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners
Compensation Benefits Perks:
Compensation:
- $150000.00-$170000.00 per year
- The final offer will be based on several factors including experience skills overall expertise and location
Perks Benefits:
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
- Voluntary vision dental and accidental plans
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave $500 Baby Bonding Bucks and a sustainable baby gift
- Booch spirit beer and soft good perks
- And more!
Our Company
JuneShine Brands was built by people who believe you shouldnt have to choose between living well and working hard. Our founders met through a shared love of surfing the outdoors and chasing experiences worth having. That spirit still runs through everything we do.
We are a company with a purpose beyond profit. Every brand we build exists for a reason. We believe the next generation of consumers will choose brands that reflect their values and we intend to build exactly those brands.
We hire exceptional people and get out of their way. Flexible hours no micromanagement and trust as the default we take cues from Yvon Chouinards Let My People Go Surfing a book we give every new hire on day one. What we ask in return is simple: own your work deliver with excellence and never let flexibility come at someone elses expense.
We value people who are hungry and humble who take ownership without being asked who move fast without cutting corners and who make everyone around them better. If that sounds like you wed love to meet you.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
JuneShine makes insanely delicious, better-for-you beverages—canned cocktails and hard kombucha. They're sustainably brewed, made with real ingredients, and range from 6-10% ABV. Real. Refreshing.
