Cosmetic Production Manager
4 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description Location: Van Nuys, On-site Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: CEO and General Manager About the Company We are a pioneer of the clean-beauty skincare Space with in-house manufacturing capabilities. As we scale, we are seeking an experienced Cosmetic Operations Manager to lead with operational excellence our manufacturing, QC and QA. Position Summary The Cosmetic Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational activities of our skincare manufacturing, including in-house production and external laboratories management. This role ensures strict adherence to EcoCert, GMP, and clean-beauty standards while maintaining efficient production timelines, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across multiple markets. This is a hands-on leadership role managing our laboratory, quality control, and assembly teams, and serving as the primary operational contact for contract manufacturers, testing labs, and certification bodies. Key Responsibilities Operations & Manufacturing • Oversee daily operations of the in-house production lab and assembly areas, • Manage production scheduling, batch execution, labeling, and packaging coordination, • Ensure all manufacturing deadlines are met for both internal and external production, • Support lab layout improvements in accordance with GMP and EcoCert requirements External & Contract Manufacturing • Manage relationships with our contract manufacturers and outside laboratories, • Coordinate production timelines, specifications, and documentation with external partners, • Ensure external labs maintain certification status and comply with company quality standards, • Review and approve batch records, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and quality documentation Quality Control and Assurance, GMP & EcoCert Compliance • Develop, implement, and maintain the company Quality Control program, • Ensure adherence to all GMP policies and EcoCert requirements, • Maintain supplier qualification programs and approved raw material lists, • Generate, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), • Oversee batch documentation, traceability, deviations, and corrective actions Regulatory Compliance • Compile and maintain Product Information Files (PIFs), • Manage or support cosmetic registrations in the EU, UK, Canada, and other markets as needed, • Support FDA registration and compliance with MoCRA and OTC products, as applicable, • Facilitate Free Sale Certificates and regulatory documentation, • Ensure ingredient, labeling, and claims alignment with clean-beauty standards Testing, Certification & Audits • Coordinate stability, safety, clinical, and consumer testing, • Facilitate EcoCert, reef-safe, and sustainability certification audits, • Maintain audit readiness and certification compliance Inventory, Procurement & Sustainability • Submit, review and approve purchase requisitions for certified raw materials, components and packaging, • Manage relationships with our raw material, components and packaging suppliers, • Monitor inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure compliant material usage, • Manage and mentor Laboratory, Quality Control, and Assembly teams, • Ensure staff training, safety, cleanliness, and GMP/EcoCert compliance, • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and sustainability Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred), • 5+ years of experience in cosmetic or skincare operations, • Good working knowledge of GMP, EcoCert, and cosmetic regulatory requirements, • Experience managing contract manufacturers and external labs, • Experience managing raw materials, components and packaging suppliers, • Excellent organizational, documentation, and leadership skills What We Offer • Opportunity to work with a mission-driven clean beauty brand, • Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on product quality and sustainability, • Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment, • Competitive compensation and benefits package How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in cosmetic operations, quality control and quality assurance management. Company DescriptionAbout Odacite: Odacité is a fast growing natural skincare company with a presence in the most beautiful exclusive boutiques in the world, and is looking for its Marketing Project Manager to join our Creative Team We believe in making a big change in the world of skincare - by formulating exceptional products that bridge purity and efficacy - so you can glow with health and beauty for many decades to come. This is an opportunity to create an amazing career in a company, which believes beauty is better without toxins. We are one of the leading voices in the fastest growing sector of the beauty industry: Clean Beauty.About Odacite:\r\nOdacité is a fast growing natural skincare company with a presence in the most beautiful exclusive boutiques in the world, and is looking for its Marketing Project Manager to join our Creative Team\r\n\r\nWe believe in making a big change in the world of skincare - by formulating exceptional products that bridge purity and efficacy - so you can glow with health and beauty for many decades to come.\r\n\r\nThis is an opportunity to create an amazing career in a company, which believes beauty is better without toxins. We are one of the leading voices in the fastest growing sector of the beauty industry: Clean Beauty.