Position Overview
Craft Beauty Lab, a fast-growing skincare and personal care manufacturer (50–100% annual growth), is seeking a Production Manager to take hands-on leadership of our production floor and cross-departmental operations.
For the right candidate—someone whose experience, work ethic, and commitment to continuous learning align with the company’s rapid growth—this role offers a clear path to advance into the Director of Operations position
About Craft Beauty Lab
Craft Beauty Lab is a fast-growing skincare and personal care contract manufacturer formulating and bottling creams, serums, gels, scrubs, cleansers, and more. We serve a wide range of brands and have been experiencing 50–100% year-over-year growth. This position comes with all the opportunities and challenges that a rapidly scaling business presents.
We thrive on solving problems, improving processes, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what a nimble manufacturing operation can achieve. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who is ready to step in and help shape the next phase of our company’s growth.
Position Overview
The Production Manager roll is a dynamic position that requires strong personal drive, adaptability, organization, people and process skills….and the ability to roll up your sleeves and do the physical work when needed.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and the weekly priorities for warehouse, formulation, shipping, receiving, and purchasing operations.
- Deliver direct, hands-on management of the production floor, actively setting up equipment, troubleshooting, and leading the team day-to-day
- Lead and drive meetings with the CEO and all departments, preparing clear agendas, asking critical questions, driving accountability, and ensuring smooth cross-functional communication and processes.
- Work directly in Fishbowl software to assess, update, issue, and manage work orders, inventory, Manufacturing Orders (MOs), and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Maintain all production schedules, big picture projects and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Zoho to ensure clear traceability and clarity.
- Develop and adjust daily/weekly production plans to navigate unexpected challenges (employee issues, vendor delays, equipment breakdowns, etc.)
- Organize the production floor and work stations to ensure efficient, fewest touches processes
- Train, supervise, mentor and hold the team accountable to efficiency, quality, and safety standards
- Collaborate with the CEO on KPIs, budgets, and goals. Track and report on these.
- Conduct capacity planning and ensure scaling readiness
- Work closely with the Quality Manager to align training, team and processes with GMP standards and prepare for ISO 22716 certification
- Identify bottlenecks, recommend improvements, and implement process and equipment upgrades
Compensation Package
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 year
- Bonus Opportunities: Additional bonus opportunities of up to $25,000 a year for meeting KPI's and profit goals.
- Leadership Growth Track: This is an entrepreneurial leadership opportunity – not just a manager role but a potential path to become the company’s key operations partner and share directly in the company’s long-term success.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years in manufacturing or production management (preferably cosmetics, personal care, or food industries)
- Strong leadership, team management, and staff development skills
- High-level software proficiency, including Fishbowl (or similar production management systems), spreadsheets, and Zoho for task and SOP management
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities – able to lead cross-departmental meetings and hold teams accountable
- Mechanical aptitude for equipment setup, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
- Capacity planning experience, with a strong problem-solving mindset
- Highly Motivated, Self-driven and accountable
-Ability to thrive under pressure; successfully leading and improving the company’s operations while navigating challenges and unexpected issues.
- Understands scaling and has strong skills in creating, documenting and training effective and efficient processes
- Embraces and understands how the rapidly shifting technological, AI and software landscape can be leveraged to improve all aspects of the business.
- Training in Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, etc.. helpful but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods during production shifts
- Capability to lift and move heavy drums, materials, and pallets
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, multitasking, physically active environment
What We’re Looking For in Your Application
To be considered for an interview, your resume and cover letter must clearly demonstrate:
- Your leadership experience managing teams and improving operational efficiency
- Your hands-on, problem-solving experience working with production equipment and processes
- Your computer and software skills and embracing of automation
-An understanding of the skills and effort it will take to successfully master this roll
Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed. You can message your cover letter through Indeed after you apply for the position. In your cover letter, explain:
1. Why you want to join Craft Beauty Lab
2. How your past experience prepares you for this hands-on, high-growth role
We look forward to hearing from driven, candidates ready to join a company growing 50–100% per year and shape its future as a true operations partner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
