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Starbucks Coffee Company external manufacturing manager in Seattle, Washington

Now Brewing – External Manufacturing Manager! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This position contributes to Starbucks success by managing the activities and relationships with third party contract manufacturers and strategic suppliers in order to achieve quality, cost and service objectives that are aligned with corporate strategies and support Global platforms.

As an External Manufacturing Manager, you will…

•Be accountable for relationship and performance management of Contract Manufacturers which support multi- channel Global platforms.

•Ensure that manufacturing standard costs are set and aligned to contractual commitments.

•Team with Procurement, QA, R&D, etc. to seek out and evaluate new manufacturing capabilities consistent with early stage product development.

•Lead Key Business Reviews to ensure alignment with Contract Manufacturer related to performance, continuous improvement goals, and platform strategy.

•Ensure that manufacturing standard costs are set and aligned to contractual commitments

Qualifications - External

We’d love to hear from people with:

•Manufacturing leadership experience

•Experience establishing and deploying safety and quality standards as they apply to operations

•Supply chain operations experience in multiple functional areas such as Planning, Procurement, Capital Engineering and Manufacturing. Experience in the Food or CPG industry preferred.

•Manufacturing P&L responsibility

•Experience commercializing multi-market/region, multi-channel product introductions

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.

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