Operations Manager – 3rd Party Manufacturing & NPD

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
On-site
$100,000 - $120,000/yr
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Job Details

Skills

  • FMCG
  • Operations Manager
  • New Product Development

Summary

Exp. Required: 6+ Year’s

 

FMCG Domain exp. mandatory

 

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 cost-saving 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 scale-up processes.
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time 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:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.

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  • Dice Id: 10530321
  • Position Id: 9108342
  • Posted 1 day ago
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