Manufacturing Operations Manager

5 hours ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Central Garden & Pet Full time
Job Title: Manager, Third Party Supply Chain

Job Summary:

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a highly skilled Manager, Third Party Supply Chain to support the Supply Chain Cost & Simplicity strategy in alignment with the Business Unit strategy. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Procurement within the CLS Business Unit and provides leadership bandwidth for key initiatives based on the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of the Supply Chain Simplification Strategy.
  • Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop and implement improvement projects for quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Work with Research and Development and Engineering to develop new Products/Innovation projects at 3rd party manufacturers.
  • Liaise between Dallas and Council Bluffs on total supply chain learnings, including manufacturing, logistics, scheduling, and warehouse.
  • Evaluate and design measures to streamline the supply chain with an orientation to improve fill rates, improve piece quality, drive cost reduction, and improve total cost of quality.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Process or Chemical Engineering.
  • 5-7 years' experience in manufacturing related to Continuous Improvement.
  • Supply Chain or 3rd party supplier knowledge, interest a plus.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and balancing those as needed.
  • Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate teams to meet business needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Financial business acumen.
  • LEAN and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.
  • SAP experience required.

Working Conditions:

  • Local Office: Dallas, Texas.
  • Travel: 25% domestic.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Access to thousands of free online courses.
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional).
  • Referral Program with cash bonus.
  • Access to on-demand pay.
  • Paid parental leave.

About Central Garden & Pet Company:

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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