FMCG Co-Manufacturing and Contracting Manager Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) production facility

A Co-Manufacturing and Contracting Manager for an Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) production facility oversees third-party contract manufacturing agreements, external processing partnerships, and tolling services for flash-frozen fruits, vegetables, or proteins.

Core Responsibilities

Partner Management : Identify, evaluate, and contract third-party co-manufacturers and processing partners to optimize plant capacity and expand product lines.

Contract Negotiation : Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Operations Alignment : Sync internal production schedules with external co-packers to fulfill seasonal harvest volumes and market demand forecasts.

Quality & Compliance : Ensure that external and internal IQF operations comply with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO guidelines.

Yield & Cost Control : Monitor production efficiency, waste reduction, and material utilization across manufacturing runs.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.

Industry Experience : 15+ years in food manufacturing or contract management, with specific expertise in IQF or frozen agro-industries.

Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with IQF tunnel/spiral freezers, cold chain logistics, and seasonal raw material procurement.