Co Manufacturing Operations Manager- Franklin, TN at Mars, Incorporated in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Co-Manufacturing Ops Manager – Franklin, TN

The role is leading the strategy execution support and supply chain management of co-manufacturing activities for Mars Pet Nutrition NA.  The role is critical in supporting our external manufacturing supply chain in order to support Mars Pet Nutrition NA growth and innovation agenda, ensuring flawless execution of co-packing activities.  This role will also focus on driving value creation and security of supply for Mars.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor’s degree is required with emphasis in supply chain/economics/business


• 3+ years commercial (procurement) and/or supply chain experience


• Food Industry experience preferred


• Computer skills advanced to use data input and retrieval systems, spreadsheets, word processors and formulation applications are required.

What would be your key responsibilities? 

• Support forecasting activities between Planning team and Suppliers/Co-Manufacturers.


• Support invoice and PO resolution. 


• Work through issues with Co-Man production bottlenecks or material shortages.


• Act as the liaison between the Sourcing Managers, Suppliers, and Supply Chain Operations Associates with regards to forecasts, volumes, and product movements. 


• Problem solve and manage Supplier Quality issues from the Operations perspective.


• Drive and leverage supplier’s capabilities to reduce Mars TCO in the supply chain.


• Define and execute Inventory reduction opportunities across the entire Co-Manufacturer network.


• Negotiate and contract one off purchases as needed for business continuity.


• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business & challenge current processes deliver a more efficient supply-chain.


• Work closely and collaboratively on the day-to-day issue management with the Supply and Quality & Food Safety teams. The job holder needs to influence development of these activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business. 


• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words, and spirit.


• Work closely and collaboratively on the day-to-day issue management with the entire Supply Chain team including EMQA.


• The job holder needs to influence development of these activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business. 

What can you expect from Mars? 

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.


• An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits


• Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles.


• An environment where all Associates feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work.


• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.