DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:
Successful candidate for this position will plan, organize and direct the manufacturing of organic personal care products. Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of production runs to achieve optimal Cost of Goods savings. Oversee system platforms for manufacturing, inventory, finance, e-commerce and POS. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations. Ensure Company achieves best service practices from fulfillment house while achieving cost efficiencies as business grows. Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need. Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving. Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas to include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for constructive input and action. Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest operations and production management concepts.
SKILLS NEEDED:
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Prior experience in a leadership role within cosmetic or personal care industry environment
Prior experience interfacing with accounting and financial disciplines as it relates to production and operations
Prior experience with facility management and planning, including long-range planning
Work with Sales & Marketing to project inventory needs of this rapidly growing business, both internationally and domestic, with ability to quickly assess short and mid term needs as they may arise
Assists Marketing/R&D with product development
Sage (Mas 200) and Magento Software knowledge a plus
Must have strong written and analytical skills
Strong operational, process, and documentation skills
Team-oriented, bright, forward-thinking, and creative
High energy level with strong interpersonal skills
Highest level of personal and professional integrity