We are looking for candidates who share our passion for changing the food industry.  Quinn is still very much an entrepreneurial culture and growing fast with products distributed nationwide. We are in a high growth phase, calling for leaders who enjoy a fast-paced environment with a focus on results derived from doing things right and by living the values of the Quinn Team.  For more information about the company, please visit: www.quinnsnacks.com

Position Overview

The Sr. Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management to the production of our products which is currently performed at contract manufacturers.  This leader will lead the negotiation and administration of Quinn’s contracts with the Co-Mans and will build and foster an open and positive relationships with them. The Sr. MM will lead commercialization of new and reformulated products with these Co-Mans and will drive efficiency and productivity with them.  The Sr. MM will also be the Quinn lead to resolve issues with these Co-Mans.

The Sr. MM will have ownership for the Quality Function and will ensure that Quinn’s products meet legal requirements and the standards developed by Quinn.  This position will work closely with Scheduling, Planning, Sourcing and Sales to meet business needs and drive results for Quinn.  As the company grows, the reporting relationship between Manufacturing and Quality will be evaluated and optimized to meet future needs.

This position is located in Boulder, CO.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manufacturing

Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with the Co-Mans.

Manage the relationships with the Co-Mans and develop a cadence for site visits, business updates, performance reviews, etc.

Drive system efficiency at the Co-Mans to increase capacity, flexibility and to drive favorable rate.

Lead the productivity efforts between Quinn and the Co-Mans to drive out waste and drive bottom line value.

Use Continuous Improvement tools to improve business processes.

Quality

Provide leadership, strategy, and support for the Quality function.

Help develop the Quality Leader

Ensure regulatory compliance for products and for Co-Mans to minimize risk to Quinn.

Develop a product improvement plan based upon consumer data, cost, etc.

Manage and resolve consumer complaints.

Ensure ingredients and materials are compliant.

Manage documentation and traceability for Quinn products.

Train Co-Man’s to meet Quinn requirements.

Develop a cadence and process for site inspections and assessments.

Supply Chain

Build and foster a positive relationship within the Supply Chain.

Partner in hiring, onboarding, and development of Quinn talent

Collaborate with the Sourcing / Logistics Team to drive results, efficiency, productivity, and results.

Manage communication to Quinn Team as needed

Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications and experience needed to perform the duties listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

BS or higher in Management, Engineering, Technology etc.

This leader must have 7+ years in food manufacturing or engineering, and system or site leadership.

Food manufacturing experience is a key requirement.

Experience in Supply Chain functions; Scheduling, Planning and Sourcing is recommended.

Competencies

Lives the Quinn values

Strong leadership and strategic skills

Urgent and Execution Oriented

Highly accountable for processes, timing, execution, and results

High drive for company growth and performance

Develops winning strategies.  Gives/Gets input for the betterment of the team

Excellent communicator; verbal and written

Ability to effectively present in front of groups

Results focused.

Cultural leader and role model

Great team player who encourages and enables collaboration inside and outside Quinn

Empowers team in planning, decision making and execution

Leads by coaching, inspiring, and motivating others

Builder and developer of talent

Strong project management skills

Analytical thinker, developer of standard processes

Data driven decision-maker

Works independently with little supervision

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial/non-structured environment.

Excellent Microsoft Office skills. (Word/Powerpoint/Excel/Project)

Willing to travel up to 50%