At Catapult we are assisting our member Elevated Beauty Group in their search for an Operations Director to lead their production facility in Chatsworth CA.
Operations Director Elevated Beauty Group
Position Overview
The Operations Director will lead and oversee all operational activities for our cosmetics company ensuring efficient production supply chain management and distribution of our product lines. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize processes while maintaining the highest quality standards in a fastpaced consumer goods environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth and profitability goals
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations supply chain management and logistics
- Establish production schedules and quality control procedures that meet regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with R&D Marketing and Sales departments to align operations with product launches and market demands
- Manage inventory levels forecasting and procurement to optimize stock levels while minimizing costs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations safety standards and quality control protocols
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure operational effectiveness
- Build and mentor a highperforming operations team fostering a culture of excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred
- 7 years of progressive experience in operations management preferably in cosmetics or consumer goods
- Proven track record of improving operational processes and driving efficiencies
- Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
- Outstanding leadership abilities with experience managing crossfunctional teams
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with excellent capabilities
- Resultsdriven with a commitment to quality and compliance
- Adaptable to changing market demands and production requirements
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make datadriven decisions under pressure
- Ability to speak English and Spanish.
Required Experience:
Director