Manager, Product Manufacturing

As the Manager, Product Manufacturing at Open Farm, your key responsibilities include managing daily operations with external manufacturers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products, coordinating changes in production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. You'll also track performance metrics for contract manufacturers and lead project initiatives to enhance processes, making a meaningful impact on our business continuity.

For the Manager, Product Manufacturing role at Open Farm, you should have 3-4 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, preferably with manufacturing experience. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative spirit are essential to succeed in this role. A genuine passion for pet care and Open Farm’s mission will set you apart as a great fit for our team.

In the position of Manager, Product Manufacturing at Open Farm, your contribution to our mission of providing premium, healthy pet food will be significant. By managing supplier relationships and ensuring quality standards, you'll play a crucial role in delivering products that align with our ethical sourcing values, ultimately enriching the lives of pets and their owners.

Open Farm offers a vibrant work culture that celebrates passion for pets and community involvement. As the Manager, Product Manufacturing, you will thrive in a supportive environment where collaboration and open communication are valued. Enjoy perks like wellness days, discounts on pet products, and a team that welcomes furry friends in the workplace!

Not at all! The Manager, Product Manufacturing role at Open Farm is a remote opportunity, open to applicants within the US and Canada. We value diversity and encourage any qualified individuals who share our commitment to pet care and collaboration to apply.

When discussing your experience managing supplier relationships, focus on specific examples where you successfully resolved conflicts, enhanced communication, or improved quality. Highlight how these achievements supported the overall goals of your previous companies and relate them back to Open Farm's commitment to high-quality, ethically sourced products.

To ensure that manufacturing partners meet quality standards, emphasize your systematic approach to monitoring and evaluating performance through KPIs and regular communications. Discuss your previous experiences with conducting site visits, audits, and collaborative problem-solving to maintain high quality and service levels.

Discuss your organizational and time management skills, such as using project management tools or methodologies like Agile or Lean. Illustrate how you have successfully navigated timeline challenges in past projects and kept stakeholders informed to ensure on-time project delivery, aligning these strategies with the needs of Open Farm.

Explain your change management strategy, highlighting effective communication with both internal teams and external suppliers. Discuss how you ensure that all parties are aligned and prepared when changes are necessary, using examples from past experiences to demonstrate your expertise in facilitating smooth transitions.

Provide a specific example of a cross-functional team project, detailing your leadership approach in overcoming any challenges. Highlight the importance of cooperation and communication in ensuring everyone contributed meaningfully, leading to the project's overall success, which would resonate with Open Farm's values.

Talk about your data-driven approach as a Manager, Product Manufacturing. Emphasize how you leverage data analytics to identify trends, make informed choices, and set measurable goals. Use examples where data analysis directly led to improved supplier performance, aligning with Open Farm’s commitment to quality and efficiency.

Share specific initiatives you have led or participated in that aimed at process optimization or quality enhancement. Discuss tools or methodologies you have applied successfully and highlight the results and impact of these initiatives on business performance.

Illustrate your prioritization techniques, such as assessing project urgency and importance, setting clear deadlines, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders. Share a relevant example where your prioritization skills directly contributed to a project's success in a fast-paced environment.

Discuss your passion for pet welfare and sustainability, and how these drive your commitment to high-quality products. Highlight personal experiences that reinforce why you are drawn to Open Farm's mission and how that aligns with your professional goals.

Outline your approach to promoting inclusivity in the workplace, such as encouraging diverse viewpoints in meetings, actively seeking feedback, and ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. Providing examples from your past roles will illustrate your leadership capability in fostering an inclusive culture.