About this opportunity
David lists this Contract Manufacturing Director opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.
This is a compelling opportunity to join an exciting new food brand as we enter a critical growth stage. David is led by CEO Peter Rahal, the Co-founder and Former CEO of RXBAR ($600M exit to Kellogg in 2017). We have strong aspirations to become the most popular high-protein bar in North America and beyond.
Role & Responsibilities:
As a Director on the Manufacturing team at David, you will own the relationship and performance of key co-manufacturing partners. You will be responsible for building strong partnerships while holding a high bar for service, quality, cost, yield, throughput, and capacity.
You will develop a deep understanding of each partner’s operations, use data to drive performance, and ensure risks and opportunities are acted on quickly. Internally, you will represent your partners’ capabilities and constraints, aligning cross-functional teams around clear priorities and decisions.
In this role you will:
Own relationships with key co-manufacturing partners, serving as the primary point of contact for performance, priorities, risks, and escalations
Lead performance reviews and quarterly business reviews, establishing clear metrics, commitments, owners, and accountability
Own manufacturing KPIs including production attainment, OTIF, RFT, throughput, yield, scrap, cost per pound, quality performance, and complaint rates
Identify performance gaps, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through measurable and sustained resolution
Drive continuous improvement across throughput, yield, quality, service, and cost in partnership with co-manufacturers
Develop a deep understanding of partner capabilities, constraints, processes, and economics to inform production allocation and manufacturing strategy
Partner with Planning to manage short- and long-term capacity, ensuring the manufacturing network can reliably support David’s growth
Represent manufacturing partners internally, clearly communicating capabilities, constraints, risks, and tradeoffs to drive effective decision-making
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Procurement, Finance, Fulfillment, and Commercialization to execute operational priorities and product launches
Build the analytical tools and reporting required to create visibility, identify opportunities, and drive manufacturing performance
Lead high-impact operational initiatives from problem definition through execution with clear ownership for results
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment; manufacturing, operations, supply chain, high-growth startup, or similarly rigorous experience preferred
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust while holding external partners to a high bar for performance
High motor and strong ownership mentality - you identify problems early, drive them to resolution, and take accountability for outcomes
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results through others without relying on direct authority
Clear, direct communicator who is comfortable navigating difficult conversations, challenging stakeholders, and driving accountability
Strong judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and make decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities and translating them into measurable results
Practicalities:
We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.
Salary: $200-250K per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets.
Company equity opportunity on top of cash compensation.
100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
401(k) with 4% match
Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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