Head of Group 3rd Party Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Head of Group 3rd Party Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Reference ID: 42556

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal – to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global third‑party manufacturing operations, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency across all partners.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize production processes, cost management and supplier performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers, ensuring compliance with contracts, quality standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration of third‑party manufacturing into the company’s broader supply chain strategy.
• Monitor and manage the performance of third‑party manufacturers, including quality, delivery and cost metrics, to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and innovation within the third‑party manufacturing network.
• Accompany negotiations with third‑party manufacturing partners if necessary.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical standards and sustainability initiatives in third‑party manufacturing.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on the performance of third‑party manufacturing activities, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with sales and operations teams to anticipate product demands and manage inventory levels at third‑party manufacturing sites.
• Implement initiatives and best practices to enhance efficiency within the third‑party manufacturing network.
• Facilitate clear communication between company departments and third‑party manufacturers to ensure alignment and timely response to issues.
• Prepare for and respond to unforeseen challenges or disruptions in the third‑party manufacturing process to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of experience in supply chain management or operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing third‑party manufacturing.
• Strong experience in managing global third‑party manufacturing operations, preferably in FMCG.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.

Your Benefits

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family‑owned company, flat hierarchies and short communication channels.
• You become an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition.
• You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities.
• We maintain excellent partnerships with market‑leading innovators, giving you access to state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
• Anniversary and special payments.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Additional benefits such as Christmas parties, events, financial benefits and online shop discounts.

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants who are just as diverse as we are – regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal to the attention of Nicole Arnold. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing