Global Contract Manufacturing Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 95161 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

In an ever-changing and dynamic world, our Supply Chain and Manufacturing professionals, who are recognized as the best in the business, are essential to quickly delivering our products to consumers worldwide. They are responsible for ensuring we make quality products that consumers love. Using advanced technology and an analytical mindset, they are especially adept at continuously improving manufacturing processes. This team comprises a variety of global roles and focus areas, including operations, engineering, process development and innovation, procurement, network operations, project management, factory performance & reliability, packaging, continuous improvement, and supply chain management.

Join our team at Topeka, KS as a Global Contract Manufacturing Manager!

This position is responsible for providing leadership and support in all Contract Manufacturing locations to ensure all business expectations are achieved based on legal and strategic mentorship. Support the development of strategy to optimize the GSC network by engaging new suppliers and continually improving existing. Own the process to identify, select and validate Co-manufacturers to meet strategic imperatives such as new product development, overcome regulatory barriers and grow the business. Provide management to align all business functions globally to support the activities of the Contract Manufacturing objectives.

Responsibilities:

Single, lead point of contact with all CMs while:

• Supporting the Company’s Global Manufacturing and Business vision


• Providing resources as necessary to achieve the Company Manufacturing strategy


• Ensuring decision making processes are consistent with the guiding principles


• Leading and supporting the team through change


• Providing effective career planning


• Being responsible for achievement of cost targets and KPI’s


• Driving Continuous Improvement & FTG Strategy with Key Co-manufacturers


• Lead cross-functionally to overall drive network optimization through co-manufacturing strategy.


• Develops and coaches personnel while helping them maintain positive relationships across the functions of the Company


• Responsible for the integration of Engineering, S&T, Quality, Procurement, CS&L, Network Operations, Legal, Regulatory and Marketing:


• Alignment between these functions


• Maximize efforts in these areas to drive operational efficiency and responsiveness


• Developing and maintaining the contracts necessary to meet Hill’s contract manufacturing needs


• Accountable for delivering service expectations and timely operational and financial reporting throughout the co-man network.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.


• At least 3 years in manufacturing leadership roles.


• At least 5 years of plant operations, logistics and or engineering experience in the Supply Chain.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.