Title: Production Manager
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
I am partnered exclusively with a growing Personal Care Contract Manufacturer in search for a Production Manager, USA.
*Relocation support available if necessary. This position is full time on site in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in a production management role within a skincare, cosmetics or similar manufacturing environment. Nutritional supplement experience also admirable.
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, and quality standards specific to skincare.
- Proficiency in production planning software and understanding of manufacturing equipment used in skincare contract manufacturing.
- Experience managing or supervising a team.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee Daily Production Operations: Manage and coordinate the daily manufacturing operations, including scheduling, batch production, and quality control to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Managerial Responsibilities: Manage 2 full time, part time and temporary workers.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products meet company and regulatory standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Monitor raw materials and finished goods inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Team Supervision: Lead and manage production teams, provide training, set performance goals, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations are compliant with GMP, FDA, MOCRA and other relevant regulatory guidelines for skincare manufacturing.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyse production reports, monitor KPIs, and adjust processes to meet company objectives.
- Supervise Compounding of Formulations: Working cross functionally with production team.
Personality
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and training teams.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with different departments.
- Self-motivated and confident character, able to lead by example.
- Someone looking for their next challenge to work with a growing organisation in the Personal Care Contract Manufacturing industry.
- Someone who would get their “hands dirty”, working proactively with production line. • Someone not afraid to jump into “battle” with the team.
Educational Background
- Associate degree in any field.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting materials as needed.
