PRODUCTION MANAGER (PERFUME)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Perfume Production Manager to oversee and manage our perfume manufacturing and production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fragrance production, quality control, production planning, and inventory management to ensure that all products meet company standards and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the production team, maintaining efficient workflows, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with suppliers and other departments to achieve production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily perfume production operations, including fragrance blending, compounding, filling, bottling, labeling, and packaging.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet business demands and deadlines.
• Supervise, train, and manage production staff to ensure productivity and compliance with company procedures.
• Monitor the quality of raw materials, fragrance oils, alcohol, and finished perfume products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, quality, and perfume manufacturing regulations.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure the availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize material wastage during production.
• Implement quality control procedures and investigate production defects or product inconsistencies.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch records, and inventory documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize workflows.
• Ensure that production equipment and machinery are properly maintained and operated safely.
• Coordinate with management to provide regular updates on production performance, challenges, and requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in perfume, fragrance, cosmetics, or related manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of perfume production processes, including fragrance compounding, blending, filling, and packaging.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and fragrance manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable perfume regulations, safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong leadership, team management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple production activities and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production or inventory management systems is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience managing a perfume or fragrance production facility.
• Familiarity with fragrance oils, perfume alcohol, raw materials, and packaging components.
• Experience with batch tracking, production planning, quality assurance, and inventory control.

Work Location: In person