Contract Manufacturing Manager
Magic Spoon, New York, NY, United States
Magic Spoon reimagines your childhood breakfast favorites with more protein, less sugar, and more fun. Since launching in 2019, we've brought our unbelievably tasty cereal to over one million customers online and over 20,000 stores nationwide. With our recently launched Protein Pastries, alongside our Cereal, Protein Treats and Protein Granola, we're continuing to find new ways to make mornings magical – all made possible by our incredible team.
We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager to join our Operations team. You will function as the first point of contact for all co‑manufacturers into the Senior Manufacturing Manager. You will play a significant role in supporting expansion across all manufacturing to ensure sufficient supply, identify risks and scope redundancy. This is a full‑time role with a preference for in‑person/hybrid work based in Hudson Square, New York City (Tue/Wed/Thu in office). We are also open to remote candidates across the US.
What You'll Do:
Lead end-to-end production planning with all co‑manufacturers and manage relationships to ensure seamless execution and alignment on capacity, timelines, and operational priorities
Oversee daily and weekly production performance, resolve delays or issues, and communicate risks and updates to cross‑functional partners
Own ERP production activities across co‑manufacturers, ensuring accurate receiving, inventory movements, and consumption tracking to maintain data integrity
Coordinate product movement across the network by partnering with the Freight Team and co‑manufacturers on production releases, COA readiness, and shipment timing
Support commercialization of new and reformulated products by ensuring co‑manufacturers have accurate specifications, BOMs, materials, and packaging requirements ahead of production
Approve finished goods invoices, troubleshoot three‑way match issues, and support pricing transitions, credit applications, and RPO‑based billing
Maintain high‑level operational reporting, including production dashboards, schedule updates, and co‑manufacturer performance tracking to support visibility and decision‑making
Ensure audit‑ready documentation of production activity, inventory files, and co‑manufacturer reports to support transparency, traceability, and compliance
Requirements:
3–5 years of experience managing suppliers in a co‑manufacturing environment (preferably in a food or drink‑based CPG business)
Exposure and understanding of multiple supply‑chain and other business disciplines (Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred
Outstanding project management, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to think creatively
Authentic leadership: direct communicator, proven ability to build enduring professional relationships with internal and external partners, leading to outstanding performance
Sense of urgency and bias for action: a high level of motivation and discipline
Benefits:
Competitive salary & equity
Bonus eligibility
100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance (50% covered for dependents)
401(k) with company match
Generous parental leave
Flexible vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Catered lunch in office
Dog‑friendly office
Unlimited cereal
Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. All candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States; we do not offer sponsorship of work visas. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $115,000-$125,000.
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We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager to join our Operations team. You will function as the first point of contact for all co‑manufacturers into the Senior Manufacturing Manager. You will play a significant role in supporting expansion across all manufacturing to ensure sufficient supply, identify risks and scope redundancy. This is a full‑time role with a preference for in‑person/hybrid work based in Hudson Square, New York City (Tue/Wed/Thu in office). We are also open to remote candidates across the US.
What You'll Do:
Lead end-to-end production planning with all co‑manufacturers and manage relationships to ensure seamless execution and alignment on capacity, timelines, and operational priorities
Oversee daily and weekly production performance, resolve delays or issues, and communicate risks and updates to cross‑functional partners
Own ERP production activities across co‑manufacturers, ensuring accurate receiving, inventory movements, and consumption tracking to maintain data integrity
Coordinate product movement across the network by partnering with the Freight Team and co‑manufacturers on production releases, COA readiness, and shipment timing
Support commercialization of new and reformulated products by ensuring co‑manufacturers have accurate specifications, BOMs, materials, and packaging requirements ahead of production
Approve finished goods invoices, troubleshoot three‑way match issues, and support pricing transitions, credit applications, and RPO‑based billing
Maintain high‑level operational reporting, including production dashboards, schedule updates, and co‑manufacturer performance tracking to support visibility and decision‑making
Ensure audit‑ready documentation of production activity, inventory files, and co‑manufacturer reports to support transparency, traceability, and compliance
Requirements:
3–5 years of experience managing suppliers in a co‑manufacturing environment (preferably in a food or drink‑based CPG business)
Exposure and understanding of multiple supply‑chain and other business disciplines (Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred
Outstanding project management, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to think creatively
Authentic leadership: direct communicator, proven ability to build enduring professional relationships with internal and external partners, leading to outstanding performance
Sense of urgency and bias for action: a high level of motivation and discipline
Benefits:
Competitive salary & equity
Bonus eligibility
100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance (50% covered for dependents)
401(k) with company match
Generous parental leave
Flexible vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Catered lunch in office
Dog‑friendly office
Unlimited cereal
Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. All candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States; we do not offer sponsorship of work visas. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $115,000-$125,000.
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