Production Manager

Death is our only foe.

Blueprint was founded by Bryan Johnson, who has the world’s best comprehensive biomarkers. He is quantitatively the healthiest person on the planet.

Blueprint is methodically built on science. Bryan freely shares his protocol, learnings and data with everyone to use. Blueprint has also developed a family of nutritional products to make the benefits of the Blueprint protocol affordable and available to all.

We’re a small, tightknit team working to clean up the global food supply, provide healthy food to everyone, and build Don’t Die into the most influential ideology in the world. We move quickly, work efficiently, and enjoy an environment defined by competence

The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of production planning and execution to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality products to meet customer demand. This role is critical to maintaining operational efficiency and alignment between contract manufacturers, procurement, and supply chain teams. The Production Manager will focus on optimizing production schedules, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This position plays a key role in supporting new product launches and scaling production capacity to meet Blueprint’s growth objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing manufacturing capacity.  
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to monitor production timelines, quality materials, address delays, and resolve bottlenecks.  
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging.  
• Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.  
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.  
• Support new product launches by aligning production capabilities with go-to-market strategies.  
• Conduct regular audits of production facilities to ensure adherence to safety and operational protocols.  
• Maintain detailed documentation of production processes, schedules, and performance metrics.  
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing, vetting, and onboarding of new manufacturing and co‑packer partners—market scanning, RFI/RFP management, capability & capacity assessment, quality/compliance audits (e.g., cGMP, FSMA, HACCP), cost and contract negotiation, pilot runs, and operational integration—to ensure scalable, reliable, and risk‑mitigated supply.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in production management, preferably in CPG or manufacturing.  
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control processes.  
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.  
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.  
• Familiarity with ERP (e.g., NetSuite) systems and production tracking tools 

Preferred Skills:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple production timelines.  
• Experience with contract manufacturing and supplier relationship management.  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in manufacturing, including GMP and FDA compliance (if applicable).  
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.  

Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000