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Manager of Contract Manufacturing - Allentown, PA
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR CAREER…
The best people are the best ingredients for our World Class company. Add yourself to the mix at The Boston Beer Company.
Just like our beer is the result of the perfect mix to the finest ingredients and products, our world-class company is the result of the perfect combination of high quality talent.
The Boston Beer Company is constantly looking to add “new ingredients” to increase the quality of our organization. That “new ingredient” could be you!
We are currently looking for a Manager of Contract Manufacturing in Allentown, PA.
This highly visible, manager position is responsible for managing Boston Beer’s long-term, third-party contract locations and overseeing external service requirements. This key role will be held accountable for ensuring timely startup of key packages and new product launches that require third party manufacturing as well as leading cost improvement initiatives.
Ingredients To Be A Successful Manager of Contract Manufacturing:
Four year degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or similar degree.
MBA preferred
Ten or more years in brewing, consumer foods packaging, food, beverage, beer manufacturing or related field.
Minimum 3 years spent managing third party manufacturing locations.
Strong understanding of brewing process or consumer foods packaging required with preference towards craft beer and high speed bottling and canning.
Demonstrated project management skills with ability to lead multi-functional teams through in-direct management of people.
Understanding of quality systems (AIB, HAACP experience a plus)
Preferred experience in startup or turnaround manufacturing environments.
Strong business and finance acumen, experience reading legal contracts.
Computer: well versed in Microsoft Project and all Microsoft Office tools.
To Be Mixed With:
Secure long term external capacity through negotiating business terms of 3rd party agreements, building relationships, and finding new sources.
Current services include co-packing, third party brewing contracts, bottle washing, and other outside services.
Search for, assess capabilities, and select future partners supporting Boston Beer’s future strategic projects.
Assure Boston Beer’s high standard of quality is being met.
Work closely with Quality Department to conduct periodic audits of third party facilities to assure standards are being met.
Drive for continual improvement in quality systems at all locations.
Identify and quantify risks at third party locations.
Manage lowest total costs of services by balancing fees, freight, and cost of quality.
Work with external partners to drive down costs through continuous improvement activities.
Assure adherence to contracts.
Lead new product rollouts requiring 3rd party contracting
Work in conjunction with Operations, Engineering, Brewing, Brand Development and Procurement to successfully launch new products or programs.
Build and manage aggressive timelines to ensure projects are on-time.
Develop key performance indicators with contract partners and publish to Senior Management.
And Served to You With...
A variety of benefits including extensive training programs, excellent healthcare, a discount stock purchase plan, a 401K program with a generous company match and a competitive compensation package.
To "add yourself to the mix" and check out all of our openings, please visit www.samueladams.com and click "Company" then "Careers"!
Cheers!
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact 888.800.2424 or jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.
The best people are the best ingredients for our World Class company. Add yourself to the mix at The Boston Beer Company.
Just like our beer is the result of the perfect mix to the finest ingredients and products, our world-class company is the result of the perfect combination of high quality talent.
The Boston Beer Company is constantly looking to add “new ingredients” to increase the quality of our organization. That “new ingredient” could be you!
We are currently looking for a Manager of Contract Manufacturing in Allentown, PA.
This highly visible, manager position is responsible for managing Boston Beer’s long-term, third-party contract locations and overseeing external service requirements. This key role will be held accountable for ensuring timely startup of key packages and new product launches that require third party manufacturing as well as leading cost improvement initiatives.
Ingredients To Be A Successful Manager of Contract Manufacturing:
Four year degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or similar degree.
MBA preferred
Ten or more years in brewing, consumer foods packaging, food, beverage, beer manufacturing or related field.
Minimum 3 years spent managing third party manufacturing locations.
Strong understanding of brewing process or consumer foods packaging required with preference towards craft beer and high speed bottling and canning.
Demonstrated project management skills with ability to lead multi-functional teams through in-direct management of people.
Understanding of quality systems (AIB, HAACP experience a plus)
Preferred experience in startup or turnaround manufacturing environments.
Strong business and finance acumen, experience reading legal contracts.
Computer: well versed in Microsoft Project and all Microsoft Office tools.
To Be Mixed With:
Secure long term external capacity through negotiating business terms of 3rd party agreements, building relationships, and finding new sources.
Current services include co-packing, third party brewing contracts, bottle washing, and other outside services.
Search for, assess capabilities, and select future partners supporting Boston Beer’s future strategic projects.
Assure Boston Beer’s high standard of quality is being met.
Work closely with Quality Department to conduct periodic audits of third party facilities to assure standards are being met.
Drive for continual improvement in quality systems at all locations.
Identify and quantify risks at third party locations.
Manage lowest total costs of services by balancing fees, freight, and cost of quality.
Work with external partners to drive down costs through continuous improvement activities.
Assure adherence to contracts.
Lead new product rollouts requiring 3rd party contracting
Work in conjunction with Operations, Engineering, Brewing, Brand Development and Procurement to successfully launch new products or programs.
Build and manage aggressive timelines to ensure projects are on-time.
Develop key performance indicators with contract partners and publish to Senior Management.
And Served to You With...
A variety of benefits including extensive training programs, excellent healthcare, a discount stock purchase plan, a 401K program with a generous company match and a competitive compensation package.
To "add yourself to the mix" and check out all of our openings, please visit www.samueladams.com and click "Company" then "Careers"!
Cheers!
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact 888.800.2424 or jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.