Operations Manager, Co-Manufacturing and Quality
Jobot
Schaumburg, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Distribution Channel, Distribution Services, Documentation, External Audit, Food Production, Health Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Control Engineering, Production Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Schaumburg, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ray Bahl
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Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are seeking a highly driven operations and quality leader to oversee co-manufacturing partnerships, ensure product excellence, and drive cost-effective supply chain expansion. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in plant environments, understands external quality compliance, and can build strong third-party manufacturing and distribution networks.
Why join us?
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Performance-based bonuses - 50% Bonus
Opportunities for advancement within operations and supply chain teams
Job Details
Food Manufacturing experience required - Bakery experience strongly desired
Position Overview
The Operations Manager, Co-Manufacturing & Quality serves as the primary liaison between internal teams and external manufacturing partners. This individual will regularly visit production plants to manage performance, enforce quality standards, support audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, this role will identify and establish new warehouse, co-packing, and distribution relationships that improve efficiency and reduce overall costs.
Key Responsibilities
Co-Manufacturing Oversight
- Travel to partner manufacturing plants to manage production performance, process consistency, and operational standards
- Serve as the main point of contact for co-manufacturing relationships
- Monitor KPIs including quality, throughput, waste reduction, and service levels
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives when performance gaps occur
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Oversee QA/QC programs across external manufacturing partners
- Lead and support external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards
- Maintain documentation, quality metrics, and continuous improvement processes
- Collaborate with plant teams to strengthen product integrity and process controls
Supply Chain & Cost Savings Initiatives
- Identify and onboard new warehouse, co-packing, and distribution partners
- Evaluate logistics networks to drive cost reduction and service improvements
- Negotiate and manage third-party relationships to optimize operational efficiency
- Support strategic sourcing and network optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- Strong experience managing co-manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments
- Background in QA/QC leadership within manufacturing or food production
- Experience leading or participating in external audits
- Proven ability to build and manage third-party operational partnerships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost savings
- Comfortable traveling to production facilities as needed
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com