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Brady

Manufacturing Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Liaise with contract manufacturers and manufacturing engineering team regarding implementation of changes or enhancements. * Evaluate manufacturing cycle times to optimize efficiency and reduce ...

Premium Production

SALES MANAGER

Hildale, UT · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

In this role, your main focus will be finding and securing new contract manufacturing clients for our dietary supplement lines. You will own the entire sales pipeline, from identifying potential ...

Vector

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Bluffdale, UT · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Serve as the primary quality interface for suppliers and contract manufacturers. * Develop supplier quality requirements and incoming inspection strategies. * Investigate supplier‑related ...

AeroVironment

Manufacturing Engineer III

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable ...

Fresenius Medical Care

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

$89K - $121K/yr

Analyzes data to determine return on investment. • Works with production personnel, suppliers and contract manufacturers to establish or revise work instructions and production procedures. • ...

Nutraceutical

Buyer - Supply Chain

Ogden, UT · On-site

$59K - $74K/yr

Job Summary Under limited supervision, coordinatesprocurementactivitiesfor contract manufacturing, finished goods, services, and assigned indirect spend categories. Managespurchasingactivities and ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract manufacturing in Utah is $88,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $109,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Manufacturing job involves managing the production of goods through third-party manufacturers. Professionals in this role oversee vendor relationships, ensure quality control, negotiate contracts, and coordinate supply chain logistics. They work closely with suppliers to meet cost, production, and timeline requirements. This position is common in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and consumer goods.

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Contract manufacturing roles are in demand across a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, electronics, automotive, and food and beverage. Job seekers can expect to find opportunities with both specialized contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and large corporations that outsource aspects of their production processes. These positions often involve collaborating with diverse clients, managing production timelines, and ensuring adherence to high quality and regulatory standards. Working in this field can provide valuable exposure to multiple industries, offering strong potential for career advancement and skill development.

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Director of Manufacturing, Pellets

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Traeger Grills
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Traeger Grillsexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Welcome to the Traegerhood:
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we're fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you're a team player who's dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us.
What You'll Do:
The Director of Manufacturing, Pellets is responsible for driving operational excellence across Traeger's pellet manufacturing network - including owned facilities and contract manufacturers, both domestic and international. This role serves as the Pellet Business Operations Lead at HQ, with end-to-end accountability for production, quality, cost, safety, sourcing, compliance, new product development, and capital planning.
The Director sets strategic direction, owns the long-range capacity and CAPEX plan, partners closely with Finance on budget and cost performance, and drives cross-functional alignment with Category Management, Sales, Operations and site leadership.
How You'll Help Us Win:
Operations & Strategic Leadership
  • Architect and oversee a high-performing manufacturing network spanning owned facilities and contract manufacturers, domestic and international
  • Define, track, and continuously improve KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and cost - holding sites accountable to world-class performance standards
  • Champion on-time, in-full, on-quality fulfillment as a non-negotiable operational standard
  • Drive asset reliability programs, ensuring equipment uptime and maintenance standards support production commitments
  • Embed a continuous improvement culture through LEAN methodologies and Good Manufacturing Practices, creating scalable systems that raise the floor across all sites
  • Translate operational data into strategic insights, identifying systemic waste and driving measurable cost and efficiency improvements
  • Own manufacturing performance reporting and executive accountability, ensuring leadership visibility into operational health across the network

Strategic Planning & CAPEX
  • Define and own the long-range strategic vision for pellet operations, including multi-year growth plans, capacity roadmaps, and business continuity strategies
  • Lead long-term capacity planning and capital investment strategy, balancing growth ambitions with operational and financial constraints
  • Lead scenario modeling and capacity analysis to evaluate new customer opportunities, network expansion, and make-vs.-buy decisions
  • Build and manage the annual CAPEX plan, partnering with Finance to prioritize capital investments
  • Build and maintain robust contingency and flex-capacity plans with contract manufacturing partners to protect supply continuity

Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for all pellet inputs, balancing cost, quality, and supply security across a diverse supplier base
  • Build and steward strategic supplier partnerships - negotiating contracts, managing performance, and cultivating long-term relationships that advance quality and cost objectives
  • Lead supplier onboarding, cost negotiations, pricing support, quality management, and lead time coordination

Financial Management
  • Own P&L accountability for the pellet manufacturing business, driving disciplined cost management while identifying opportunities to improve unit economics at scale
  • Lead financial analysis on product uniformity, cost reduction initiatives, and manufacturing efficiency - translating findings into actionable business cases

Compliance
  • Serve as the enterprise compliance authority for the pellet business, proactively managing regulatory requirements and responding to customer compliance demands
  • Lead environmental compliance across all manufacturing sites, including air quality (DEQ) permitting, annual reporting, and regulatory relationship management
  • Lead FSC / EUDR compliance, including material accounting, audits, and training
  • Own the GMP program with rigor - maintaining audit-ready standards and instilling a culture of quality discipline across the manufacturing network

New Product Development
  • Drive the new product development process from concept through commercialization, aligning cross-functional teams on technical feasibility, timelines, and launch readiness
  • Manage end-to-end launch timelines across sourcing, production, and initial distribution

Leadership & Organizational Influence
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to Category Management, Finance, Sales, and Operations - influencing decisions, resolving cross-functional tensions, and aligning resources to shared goals
  • Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to commercial teams, enabling data-driven decisions on product strategy, customer requirements, and go-to-market execution
  • Build organizational capability by developing, coaching, and retaining a high-performing team - creating clear ownership, growth paths, and accountability structures
  • Foster a culture of transparency and alignment - maintaining strong communication rhythms with site leaders, external partners, and senior stakeholders to anticipate risk and accelerate decisions
  • Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance Traeger's broader operational and business goals as the organization evolves

What You'll Need To Succeed:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site or networked production environments
  • Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations
  • Strong financial acumen with experience owning budgets, managing cost structures, and presenting operational performance to senior leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex operational challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Highly self-directed with the executive presence and organizational awareness to operate effectively across all levels of the business
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and the Microsoft 365 suite; comfort leveraging AI tools to enhance operational decision-making
  • Proven experience in the wood pellet industry is a plus
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar field.

Why You Will Love Working Here:
  • Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
  • Join a true team working towards a common goal
  • Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
  • So. Much. Food.
  • Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
  • Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
  • 401k to help you plan for the future
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
  • Great discounts on all things Traeger
  • Did we mention all the food?
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