Director of Contract Manufacturing, Supplements

JuneShine

Director of Contract Manufacturing overseeing external manufacturing functions for supplements at JuneShine Brands. Responsible for production schedule, quality compliance, and partner management.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and develop a portfolio of supplement co-manufacturing partners - from identification, evaluation, and onboarding through ongoing performance management, SLAs, and contract negotiation
Serve as JuneShine Brand's primary relationship owner with all supplement manufacturers; conduct regular site visits, capability assessments, and cGMP audits to drive continuous improvement and hold partners to standard
Directly manage and develop the External Quality Manager, Supplements
Translate demand forecasts into detailed, executable production schedules across the co-manufacturing network; own on-time delivery to our distribution commitments
Partner with Supply Chain to align raw material and packaging supply at co-manufacturers, manage inventory levels to optimize working capital, and resolve production bottlenecks and non-conformances in real time
Ensure all supplement products meet FDA, cGMP, NSF, and internal quality standards; drive CAPA resolution with manufacturing partners and ensure certifications and documentation stay current
Own COGS targets, tolling costs, and budget performance; lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives across the network without compromising quality or delivery; establish KPIs and report regularly to the VP of Product on network health, risks, and opportunities
Support label accuracy and product specification integrity across all externally manufactured supplement SKUs
Partner with R&D on new product development - co-manufacturer selection, trial runs, scale-up, and full commercial launch readiness across new supplement formats and SKUs
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product to align on timelines, specs, and launch priorities; lead co-manufacturer onboarding projects from contract execution through first commercial production

Requirements

What you’ll need

21 years of age or older at the time of application
6-8+ years of experience in contract or co-manufacturing management within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or functional health and wellness
Demonstrated expertise across multiple supplement dosage forms: powders, gummies, stikpaks, and nutraceuticals
Strong working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111, cGMP, NSF, and USP compliance requirements for dietary supplements
Proven track record managing R&D scale-up, formula transfer, and new product commercialization at contract manufacturers
Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) for production planning and operational reporting
Hands-on experience managing COGS, tolling costs, and gross margin performance
Ability and willingness to travel 25–35% to co-manufacturing facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
401(k) with up to 4% company match
12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift
Booch, spirit, beer, and soft good perks
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementco-manufacturing managementproduction schedulingcost reductioninventory managementCAPA resolutionnew product commercializationR&D scale-upformula transferquality management

Soft Skills

relationship managementleadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsperformance managementanalytical skillsnegotiationproject management