Job Description ROLE: Co-pack Manager REPORTS TO: VP of Supply chain and Strategic Sourcing LOCATION: BC / ON We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented

Co-Pack Manager

to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for developing and managing co-pack and contract manufacturing partners, ensuring production is executed on time, within quality standards, and aligned with customer and business requirements.

Opportunities This is an exciting time to join our Supply Chain team as we continue to grow and expand our co-pack and contract manufacturing network. The Co-Pack Manager will play a critical role in actively securing new business and expanding our customer base to fill open capacity and improve asset utilization, ensuring seamless execution across external manufacturing and packaging partners, balancing service, quality, cost, and supply continuity to support the company's strategic objectives.

Here Is Who You Are… Drive & motivation

You enjoy being a part of the team and helping others grow

You can think outside the box to come up with creative solutions

Character & ABILITIES

You the ability to work individually as well as part of a team

You have s rongly developed great analytical and negotiation skills

You have p roject Management knowledge

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders, influence change, and effectively communicate with inter department.

Leadership qualities to drive organizational change, collaborate with diverse teams,



and inspire a sustainability-focused culture.

Knowledge & skills

Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing operations.

Supplier relationship management and problem-solving skills.

Financial acumen and cost management capabilities.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, D365, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

APICS/CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are considered an asset.

3-5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, procurement, or contract manufacturing management.

Experience managing co-packers, contract manufacturers, or third-party suppliers.

Food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), Dairy industry, or consumer products industry experience preferred.

Experience leading cross-functional projects and supplier negotiations.

Nice-to-Have

Experience in food manufacturing /Dairy sector

things you will do…

Business development – securing additional Copack volume

Managing recent product launches with Copackers

Managing Contracts with copackers

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance

Co-pack service level attainment

Capacity utilization and production adherence

Other …

You will be required to travel across Canada

10-25% (as required for supplier /plant visits)

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