Senior Manager, Manufacturing Development
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Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio. Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit. This philosophy extends from our products to our corporate culture. We are leaders, permanently inquisitive, category obsessed, incredibly diverse, self-demanding, true team players, and we are all Brazilian in Spirit.
Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.
As a key member of the Product Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in the scale-up and commercialization of Sol de Janeiro formulations. Specializing in the transition from bench to production, this position requires a blend of technical prowess in manufacturing processes, a keen eye for efficiency, and a commitment to quality and sustainability. You will work closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure the flawless scalability of our products, aligning technical requirements with business goals.
In this role, you will spearhead the development and scale-up of our most complex formulations, dive into emerging product categories, and leverage new technologies to keep us at the forefront of the industry. Ideal for someone with a wealth of technical expertise who is passionate about pioneering innovation and eager to mentor junior team members on navigating the challenges of high-complexity projects.
This role will report to the Director of Product Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
$120,000—$135,000 USD
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
https://soldejaneiro.com/pages/privacy-policy-sol-de-janeiro
Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.
As a key member of the Product Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in the scale-up and commercialization of Sol de Janeiro formulations. Specializing in the transition from bench to production, this position requires a blend of technical prowess in manufacturing processes, a keen eye for efficiency, and a commitment to quality and sustainability. You will work closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure the flawless scalability of our products, aligning technical requirements with business goals.
In this role, you will spearhead the development and scale-up of our most complex formulations, dive into emerging product categories, and leverage new technologies to keep us at the forefront of the industry. Ideal for someone with a wealth of technical expertise who is passionate about pioneering innovation and eager to mentor junior team members on navigating the challenges of high-complexity projects.
This role will report to the Director of Product Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Development: Lead the manufacturing development process, from pilot batches through to full-scale production, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and quality across all stages. This includes managing pilots, line trials and first production runs.
- Process & Equipment Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of manufacturing processes, fill and assembly techniques, and production line equipment to optimize performance and resolve technical challenges during scale-up.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with contract manufacturers and internal teams such as Product Development, Packaging, Project Management, Procurement and Quality to ensure alignment and successful commercialization of products.
- Line Optimization: Drive initiatives to optimize production line performance, focusing on improving throughput, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Act as a technical resource for both our internal teams and external vendors, troubleshooting issues on the production floor, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth operations.
- Project Leadership: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, while maintaining a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or scale-up roles, ideally in the beauty or consumer goods industry.
- Proven track record in leading product scale-up, line trials, and manufacturing readiness projects, with a strong focus on production line optimization.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, fill and assembly processes, and troubleshooting line issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and with external partners.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as needed and work within a hybrid model in the NYC/Metro area.
$120,000—$135,000 USD
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
https://soldejaneiro.com/pages/privacy-policy-sol-de-janeiro
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