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Tolling Manufacturing Manager : Atticus

About Us

Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of Battle-Tested Chemistries; 100% American-Owned with a purpose to Enhance Daily Life and committed to long-term viability. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, we are committed to the protection of critical food supply and beautification of our environment. With 95%formulationon US soil and the broadest, most diversified portfolio in the industry, we aim to execute with clarity and focus - delivering on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.

What you will do in this role

This position will work in conjunction with the Director of Manufacturing, Formulation Development, Quality Assurance and Supply & Production Planning to ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacture of Atticus products which meet all quality specifications and customer expectations. This position will facilitate production execution at local toll manufactures (tollers) by providing technical guidance, boots on the ground support and exceptional coordination with key internal and external stakeholders. This role will report to the Director of Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with domestic toll manufacturing partners, including developing new relationships, setting clear expectations, assisting in setting long term strategies, and providing guidance/support for process improvements to drive efficiencies in manufacturing and operations
• Supports production startup preparations via the Supply & Production Planning team, ensuring clear communication, technical information exchange and problem resolution processes exist both internally and externally with toll manufactures
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Planners Toolkit which includes toll manufacture specific information on formulation and packaging capabilities, unit thruput, batch size requirements and limitations, and critical contacts, etc.
• Monitors and analyzes toll manufacture capacity, utilization and production output to provide recommendations for improvement and alignment both internally and externally with toll manufactures
• Approves and maintains Manufacturing Manuals for all active formulations to ensure Confidential Statement of Formulation (CSF) compliance, and manufacturing process validity and efficiency
• Responsible for D365 (ERP system) bills of materials (BOMs) including alignment and compliance with CSFs and Manufacturing Manuals; ensures related processes are established and maintained
• Assists with manufacturing scale up by employing a 3 phased strategic approach, including: Phase I Lab batch, Phase II Trial campaign, and Phase III Commercial campaign
• In coordination with Quality Assurance, Inventory Management and Supply & Production Planning, analyzes blocked stock and slow-moving inventory and provides guidance for inventory disposition including the development of rework protocols where needed
• Where applicable, assists in quality nonconformance and field complaint investigation, resolution, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• In coordination with the Director of Manufacturing, facilitates continuous improvement through initiating and leading cost savings opportunities in the production process including conversion fees, clean-out/changeover optimization, waste disposal, etc.
• Supports, facilitates, and implements production related metrics such as, production attainment (actual production vs. scheduled production), % on-time production, non-conformance against units produced, cost management and tracking of annual production units/campaigns by formulator
• Performs toller audits (formal and informal), which include critical to quality document audits (i.e., manufacturing manual, specifications, analytical methods, etc.), formulation inspection, finished product inspection, general housekeeping, and inventory management
• Participates in the Management of Change (MOC) process and ensures proper implementation as it relates to production activities
• This position will require ~50% travel

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proactive communication skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively across diverse and cross-functional teams, under critical timelines, while balancing the needs of internal and external customers
• Excellent analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation
• Strong initiative, problem solving and attention to detail
• Outstanding organization, planning, project management, time management and prioritization skills
• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in engineering, supply chain management, or a technical discipline of equivalent focus required; advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in the agriculture or chemical field

Why Atticus?

Atticus is committed to the longterm success of our industry and our people. Through active involvement in key task forces and partnerships with organizations shaping tomorrows leaders, we demonstrate responsible stewardship, promote safe product use, and advance the Agriculture and EcoCore markets we serve.

Through our employee experience,Atticus Freedom, we intentionally invest in our team by providing the tools, support, and environment needed to perform at a high level. Our culture is not a program it is embedded in how we operate, collaborate, and make decisions. By prioritizing professional development, leadership growth, and overall health and wellbeing, we build a strong, unified team aligned by shared values together asOne Atticus.

What We Offer Our SuCitta Warriors

Our people are our most valuable asset. Atticus offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning Day 1
• Company performancebased quarterly bonus opportunitiesthrough theSuCitta Warrior Achievement Plan (SWAP), allowing team members to share directly in the success of the company
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (SuCitta Stealth), providing longterm ownership and alignment with Atticus growth
• A thoughtfully designed workplace experiencethat supports physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
• Ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities
• A valuesdriven culturegrounded in accountability, adaptability, decisiveness, and a commitment to delivering results

At Atticus, greatness is earned. We seek individuals who are driven by purpose, energized by challenge, and motivated to contribute to something bigger than themselves. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment and are committed to excellence, you will find a home here.

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Join Atticus and become part of a team that values ownership, integrity, and the courage to escape the ordinary.

Atticus, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Atticus LLC participates in E-Verify.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:

Atticus, LLC will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Atticus, LLC via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Atticus, LLC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Atticus, LLC as a result of the referral or through other means.