Manager - Product Manufacturing

March 19

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Open Farm Pet

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Open Farm Pet is a company dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainably sourced pet food that prioritizes the health and nutrition of pets. Their products include a wide range of recipes for both dogs and cats, featuring ingredients like humanely-raised proteins, non-GMO fruits and vegetables, and are formulated by veterinarians. Open Farm Pet aims to make pet nutrition transparent and responsible, and offers various options including dry food, wet food, freeze-dried meals, and treats, all designed to meet the diverse dietary needs of pets.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

🧘 Wellness

💰 Private Equity Round on 2021-01

📋 Description

• Reporting into the Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing, the primary responsibilities of this role will include managing day-to-day operations with external manufacturers and leading projects with internal cross-functional team and the contract manufacturing suppliers. • This role is responsible for driving performance at each supplier for all service, quality & cost parameters, and ensuring business continuity by leading team meetings, facilitating issue resolution, and supporting collaboration efforts between Open Farm Pet and suppliers. • The ideal candidate is ambitious, passionate about project management, supplier relations, supply chain and working with a collaborative team. • In this role you will: • Be the primary relationship manager and contact person for manufacturing partners. • Ensure manufacturing partners are delivering high-quality products, on time and in full. • Communicate changes to existing products/production and coordinate change management process between internal and external teams. • Responsibility (shared with production planners) for assisting in maintaining appropriate inventory levels (raw, package, and finished goods), and satisfactory service levels. • Collaborate with internal and cross-functional team members in preparation, facilitation and execution of ideation meetings for co-man improvement projects. • Lead and/or actively participate in business process improvement projects as required. • Serve as co-manufacturing technical representative to Innovation team on capability and timelines. • Manage KPI tracking for contract manufacturers. • All other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry; manufacturing experience is preferred • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues and make logical, goal-aligned decisions • Passion for pets and enthusiasm for Open Farm’s mission and culture • Proven ability to act as a brand ambassador, representing the company with authenticity and enthusiasm • Highly collaborative, with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams • Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on openness, honesty, and teamwork • Customer-first mindset, consistently striving to exceed internal and external expectations • Demonstrates integrity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to change • Committed to contributing to Open Farm’s long-term growth and success

🏖️ Benefits

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match • Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm • Discounted food, apparel and insurance for your furry family members • In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing • Volunteer days to give back to our community