Third-Party Manufacturing Sr Manager

Third-Party Manufacturing Sr Manager

This position is responsible for ensuring the seamless integration and management of third-party manufacturing partners, maintaining high production standards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The Third-Party Manufacturing Senior Manager will have extensive experience in beverage manufacturing, strong technical experience, and a proven track record in managing large scale processes and projects.

Ideal candidate would reside within striking distance of one of our major breweries, Fort Collins, CO, Asheville, NC, Kalamazoo, MI, or Daleville, VA.

Essential Duties:

• Manage and oversee all third-party manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with New Belgium Brewing's standards and objectives.
• Work closely with Logistics, Procurement, and Recipe Development teams to ensure smooth operations and effective communication. Monitor and manage production standards at third-party manufacturing sites, including losses, downtime, and yield reporting.
• Develop and implement new processes to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with beverage quality standards, including TTB and FDA requirements. Conduct regular facility audits to maintain high-quality production.
• Utilize technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues. An advanced degree in a related field is desirable.
• Demonstrate strong ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and manage large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards. (As needed and not a primary role of the job).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience/Skills:

• Requires 10+ years of beverage manufacturing, covering all aspects from material to packaging.
• 5+ years' experience managing large scale projects.
• Strong technical expertise with an advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• In-depth understanding of beverage quality standards and regulatory requirements (TTB vs. FDA).
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and independently.
• Experience in conducting facility audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Percent of Travel:25% - 50%

Working Conditions: Home office/Production Areas/Travel

Production Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell's and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $112,000.00

All Full time Coworkers at Bell's and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

EEO Statement:

Bell's and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community. Bell's and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.