New Position for Juniper Ridge 2025
Overview of Production Manager:
The Production Manager is responsible for managing and directing all production activities and warehouse staff. Coordinates the production of goods with warehouse staff. The Production Manager reports to the Head of the Company to ensure that we are in stock of all finished goods and ensures quality control while maximizing efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Be an organized negotiator creating and scheduling production orders
-Comfortable using Excel and Quickbooks for admin work
-Managing sourcing and the production process to ensure efficient and cost effective timely production to meet our sales demands
-Focus on new product development and creative input
-Ensure new labeling adheres well to current bottles
-Develop production schedules and manage excel sheet assignments to replenish stock
-Coordinates production of inventory according to supplies needed
-Ordering all necessary materials to produce products and keeping them in stock
-Set and meets production goals
-Organizing supply materials to be shipped out
-Helping to correct any problems on the production line
-Relationship management with our vendors and negotiating discounts
-Coordinating and managing our wildcrafting department, including organizing and attending wildcrafting harvests (involves travel)
-Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs and employee training if needed
-Maintenance and repair of all warehouse machines & equipment including proper documentation and maintenance schedules
-Keep abreast of new technology that can be used in the production process
-Assessing project and resource requirements
-Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met
-Process documentation (DMV, CHP, USDOT) to ensure compliance of our vehicle fleet
Required Skills:
Minimum 2+ years of maintenance management, manufacturing, or production
Mathematical skills
Problem-solving ability
Planning, organization & priority setting
Computer skills (Internet research, MS Word, Excel)
Ability to make independent decisions
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail and task-oriented
Valid CA driver's license must have a clean driving record
Compensation: competitive + health benefits
Employment type: full-time
BENEFITS:
Medical and Dental health coverage
paid holidays + accrued PTO
5-day work week in West Oakland, CA, with occasional extra days
A casual and fun work environment
:::Resume + cover letter required:::
MORE ABOUT JUNIPER RIDGE
We are a wilderness fragrance manufacturing company based in an eco-industrial park in West Oakland, where we steam distill our essential oils on-site. We formulate our products from wild-harvested and sustainably sourced native plants and use our own essential oils to create a range of aromatic products, including colognes, soaps, essential oils, and incense. Visit www.juniperridge.com for more information.
Juniper Ridge Wilderness Defense Program:
Every year, through our Wilderness Defense Program, we donate a percentage of our sales to organizations that fight to keep the wilderness wild.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Juniper Ridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
