Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSR 53, Upper Sandusky, Mifflin Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, 43351, United States
About Kalmbach Feeds
Founded in 1963, Kalmbach Feeds has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. With a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and service, we are proud to be a leader in animal nutrition. We are committed to supporting our team with a competitive pay structure, a supportive work culture, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day.
About the Role
The Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing provides enterprise leadership for packaging strategy and contract manufacturing strategies across all Kalmbach Feeds operations. This role sets the direction for packaging materials and external manufacturing partnerships to ensure operational efficiency, quality standards, service reliability, cost performance, and long-term scalability.
As the executive owner of packaging systems and the contract manufacturing network, you will have full accountability for standards, supplier governance, commercial performance, and risk management. You will serve as the senior authority on packaging and outsourced manufacturing matters for plant leaders and executive leadership, aligning external strategies with operational expansion and long-term business objectives. This position is critical for building scalable partnerships that support sustained company growth and navigating complex make-versus-buy decisions.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will engage in a structured interview process designed to assess executive-level communication, strategic decision-making, and cultural fit. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by deeper discussions with leadership teams to evaluate your experience in managing multi-site external manufacturing networks and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kalmbach Feeds is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
SR 53, Upper Sandusky, Mifflin Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, 43351, United States
Upper Sandusky, Ohio
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing at Kalmbach Feeds Inc.
What does a Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing at Kalmbach Feeds Inc. do?expand_more
A Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing at Kalmbach Feeds Inc. is responsible for the following: Define and lead the long-term enterprise packaging strategy; Establish and enforce packaging standards and approved supplier frameworks; Drive packaging standardization across plants to reduce operational variability; and Define and lead the long-term enterprise contract manufacturing strategy.
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To qualify for the Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing at Kalmbach Feeds Inc. position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience; Significant leadership experience in packaging and contract manufacturing within a manufacturing environment; Experience managing multi-site external manufacturing networks; Experience in animal nutrition, pet food, food, or agricultural manufacturing (preferred); and Experience supporting growing operations and increasing production complexity (preferred).
Where is the Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing role at Kalmbach Feeds Inc. located?expand_more
Director of Packaging & Contract Manufacturing at Kalmbach Feeds Inc. is based in SR 53, Upper Sandusky, Mifflin Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, 43351, United States. This is a on-site role.