Senior Director, Co-Manufacturing Network Development

Job overview

The Senior Director, Co-Manufacturing Network Development role is hybrid in Walnut Creek, CA, with four office days each week and Fridays flexible for office or home. The posting states an expected starting salary range of $235,000–$255,000 per year and travel up to 35%, predominantly in the U.S. The role supports Kinder’s growth across food product categories and manufacturing partners. The director develops the future co-manufacturing network by identifying partners and capacity ahead of demand. Working across operations, planning, product development, quality, sourcing, finance, legal, and commercial teams, the role turns growth and innovation plans into a resilient, cost-effective network and hands off accepted partners to network operations.

What you'll do

• Develop a multi-year co-manufacturing network roadmap
• translate growth, demand, innovation, and acquisition plans into manufacturing needs
• evaluate partner options, capacity, cost, risk, and network resilience
• lead partner search, diligence, site visits, cost modeling, and recommendations
• define acceptance criteria and onboarding stage gates
• coordinate onboarding and handoff
• develop scenario-based capacity plans and secure partner commitments
• create decision tools, scorecards, diligence standards, and approval processes
• lead cross-functional project teams and present recommendations to senior leaders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

co-manufacturing

network development

senior director

manufacturing strategy

partner diligence

capacity planning

supply chain

food manufacturing

hybrid

walnut creek ca

up to 35% travel

$235k–$255k/year

kinder's

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave
• eligibility varies.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with four office days weekly and flexible Fridays; travel up to 35%, predominantly in the U.S.; expected starting salary range is $235,000–$255,000 per year.

About the employer

Kinder's is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.