Contract Manufacturing Manager

The Task At Hand:

Seamless production, stellar quality, and zero missed beats - that’s your rhythm! 

The Manager of External Manufacturing owns day-to-day execution across our co-manufacturing network, with THC production as a core strategic pillar of the business. This role ensures our THC and non-THC products are produced on time, on spec, and on cost — while navigating the added regulatory, compliance, and operational complexity that THC manufacturing requires.

Reporting to the Director of External Manufacturing, you translate strategy into action. You hold partners accountable, protect margins, solve problems fast, and keep product moving. You’ll lead the External Manufacturing Coordinator and ensure flawless execution across raw materials, packaging, compliance requirements, and finished goods delivery.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands that THC manufacturing is both a growth driver and an operational discipline.

• You have 4-6 years of experience in beverage or CPG manufacturing, including hands-on work with contract manufacturers - with a strong grasp of how schedules, yields, tolling costs, and material planning drive gross margin
• Direct experience in THC product manufacturing, including regulatory frameworks, compliance controls, quality standards, and the operational rigor required to scale
• Equally comfortable on a production floor, inside an ERP system, and in tough performance conversations with co-manufacturing partners - you identify issues fast and resolve them faster
• A builder who doesn't hide behind process - you bring clarity, accountability, and follow-through to everything you own

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with co-manufacturers to ensure production excellence, quality, and alignment with JuneShine Brand’s standards
• Own daily operational management of co-manufacturing partners, with heightened oversight across THC production
• Convert demand forecasts into clear, executable production schedules
• Drive accountability for service levels, quality adherence, yield performance, regulatory compliance, and cost control
• Track KPIs and address gaps before they become problems
• Partner with QA to ensure THC and non-THC products meet all regulatory and company standards
• Oversee production data and inventory accuracy in ERP systems (Ekos preferred)Monitor tolling, material usage, and production variances to protect margins
• Lead production calls and run direct, solutions-focused conversations with partners
• Travel regularly to co-man sites to maintain strong relationships and operational visibilityIdentify practical process improvements that make production faster, cleaner, and more efficient
• Manage and develop the External Manufacturing Coordinator, setting a high bar for execution
• Provide clear operational updates and risk visibility to the Director

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• 4-6 years of experience in beverage or CPG manufacturing, including direct management of contract/co-manufacturing partners
• Hands-on THC product manufacturing experience, including working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance controls, and quality standards
• Demonstrated understanding of COGS, tolling structures, yield management, and their impact on gross margin
• Proficiency in ERP or production management systems (Ekos preferred)
• Experience managing multiple co-manufacturing partners and shifting production priorities simultaneously
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 35%, with occasional needs up to 50% for audits, partner onboarding, and new product launches

• Experience across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage categories
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, or KPI-driven production tracking
• Background in high-growth or startup CPG environments
• Naturally collaborative - builds trust quickly and maintains strong, accountable co-manufacturing partnerships
• Solution-oriented mindset with a drive to turn operational challenges into scalable, repeatable systems

• Compensation:
• $105,000 - $115,000, per year
• The final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, overall expertise and location

• Perks + Benefits:
• 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!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: To make quality, purpose-driven beverages 

Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy, and massive opportunity. 

Our Culture: Our core values are Quality, Transparency, and Team-First. We derive much of our management policy from a book we give you upon hiring, ‘Let My People Go Surfing', by Yvon Chouinard (founder, owner, Patagonia). Our policy is to allow workers flexible hours, provided the work gets done with no negative impact on others. Our ‘let my people go surfing’ policy demands that we hire very unique individuals; those with a combination of self-motivation, self-discipline, and energy. 

JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization composed of a diverse and dynamic group of individuals with varied backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued. We seek to hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, who embrace challenging the status quo. Join us at JuneShine Brands where you’re encouraged to bring your authentic self to your craft every day. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity in our hiring practices. 

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

This role supports multiple beverage brands within the JuneShine Brands portfolio, including alcohol and hemp-derived THC beverages.

All Juneshine Brands products are intended for adults 21+.

©2025 Juneshine Brands| www.juneshine.com | www.drinkwillies.com | www.flyingembers.com | Please enjoy responsibly. All rights reserved.