Senior Manager External Manufacturing

Senior Manager External Manufacturing

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the OTC & VMS market globally. Our mission is to bring health into people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be for half a billion consumers worldwide.

Senior Manager External Manufacturing manages assigned new products from concept to launch; manages changes to formula and package design; serves as Project Manager for new products and operations’ production related initiatives; collaborates as the subject matter expert on other organizational projects; acts as Key Account Manager of existing CMOs; coordinates activities of International Affiliates including new product introductions and maintenance of existing business.

• Manage new products and package/formula changes to existing products and processes from concept to launch that are produced at CMOs.
• Serve as Project Manager for new products and other commercial and production related initiatives.
• Participate in other corporate projects as a subject matter expert.
• Conduct/research/identify the appropriate CMOs for a project and coordinate with Quality Assurance, Product Development, Procurement, and Operations to evaluate and recommend CMOs.
• Manage existing approved CMOs providing manufacturing/tolling services to Opella.

• Manage projects, recurring project meetings; issue meeting notes and action items for all projects managed.
• Prepare and issue project Gantt charts; work with cross‑functional project team members to maintain project schedule, identifying any shortfalls or issues proactively.
• Serve as project team leader for major projects involving Chattanooga’s manufacturing operations and International Affiliate (site transfers).
• Attend new product development ACE meetings as the EM representative.
• Prepare, issue, and close‑out CER’s related to projects.

• Lead cross‑functional teams in the selection of new CMOs or the use of an existing CMO for a new project and issue the related final selection documentation to ensure purchasing and contractual specifications are properly secured and approved.
• Use current CMO network to identify and develop new supply sources, innovative ideas that reduce the cost of ownership and improve product quality.
• Coordinate the development of resources and CMOs with the Procurement group.
• Coordinate with activities of Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to develop product and packaging for new and existing CMO‑manufactured products, seeking always to improve products, reduce cost, and satisfy product requirements consistent with marketing goals.
• Travel as needed to address the organization’s needs for External Manufacturing.
• As a primary Opella contact, support the interface of CMO with Opella operational personnel in an effective and proactive way.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education
  : BA or BS in Science, Business, Finance or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience
  : A minimum of two plus (2+) years’ experience with a CPG company preferred.
• Role Requirements
  :
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite; team focus with a proven track record of team leadership; good negotiation skills with proven record of success.

At Opella, you will enjoy challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

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Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail Health and Personal Care Products