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Location:
Little Rock, Arkansas (Initial travel required) Industry:
Home Fragrance (Air Fresheners, Oils, Sprays)
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production operations for our growing home fragrance business. This role will oversee all aspects of manufacturing, including production, quality, process improvement, and supply chain coordination.
A key responsibility will be managing copackers for high-volume SKUs to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. Additionally, this role will oversee the in-house repackaging and final assembly of copacker-produced products to meet customer specifications.
This position will be based in Little Rock, Arkansas, but for the first 4-6 months, up to 50% travel will be required to support current operations and relocation efforts.
Responsibilities:
Lead all manufacturing activities: production, quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory.
Manage relationships with copackers; ensure production quality, timelines, and standards.
Oversee in-house repackaging of finished goods to meet customer requirements.
Develop and manage production teams, processes, and KPIs to drive performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, cost, and quality.
Qualifications:
5+ years manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in home fragrance or CPG industries.
Experience managing copackers and production teams.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s degree .
Skills:
Familiarity with fragrance industry products (candles, sprays, oils, air fresheners).
Lean Six Sigma Certification.
ISO standards or similar regulatory knowledge.
Salary:
Salary will depend on experience. $50,000-$75,000 + bonus potential
Location:
Little Rock, Arkansas (Initial travel required) Industry:
Home Fragrance (Air Fresheners, Oils, Sprays)
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production operations for our growing home fragrance business. This role will oversee all aspects of manufacturing, including production, quality, process improvement, and supply chain coordination.
A key responsibility will be managing copackers for high-volume SKUs to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. Additionally, this role will oversee the in-house repackaging and final assembly of copacker-produced products to meet customer specifications.
This position will be based in Little Rock, Arkansas, but for the first 4-6 months, up to 50% travel will be required to support current operations and relocation efforts.
Responsibilities:
Lead all manufacturing activities: production, quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory.
Manage relationships with copackers; ensure production quality, timelines, and standards.
Oversee in-house repackaging of finished goods to meet customer requirements.
Develop and manage production teams, processes, and KPIs to drive performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, cost, and quality.
Qualifications:
5+ years manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in home fragrance or CPG industries.
Experience managing copackers and production teams.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s degree .
Skills:
Familiarity with fragrance industry products (candles, sprays, oils, air fresheners).
Lean Six Sigma Certification.
ISO standards or similar regulatory knowledge.
Salary:
Salary will depend on experience. $50,000-$75,000 + bonus potential