Director of Operations

The role

The Director of Operations directs, manages, and optimizes facility operations and financial performance. This person oversees multi-functional plant teams including engineering, warehousing, quality assurance, and human resources.

What you will do

• Oversee all operational aspects of the manufacturing facility
• Develop and implement operational strategies
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Implement and maintain quality control systems
• Work with cross functional partners to ensure supply availability and inventory accuracy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team
• Collaborate with leadership and finance to develop and manage the operations budget
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations management
• Prior site management experience
• Strong leadership, team management and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience with regulatory and safety compliance, cGMP, process optimization and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and fulfillment operations, quality & supply chain management and inventory control
• Proficient in using ERP and Order Management systems and other relevant software
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Active, daily use of AI tools in current workflow
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the beauty industry

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Experience within the beauty or personal care manufacturing industry

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible PTO policy
• Competitive compensation package
• Company sponsored health care plan (medical, dental and vision plans)
• 401k + matching
• FSA and commuter benefits
• Snacks and weekly lunch

About the company

Prose is a custom hair and skin care company that uses a proprietary AI-powered beauty-tech platform. It is a certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation and Climate Neutral.