Operations Specialist (Contract) On-Site

9-MONTH CONTRACT

Dates: October 12 2026 July 09 2027

Location: Paramus NJ 07652 (100% onsite)

Schedule: Mon Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay Range: up to $35.00/hour commensurate with experience

The Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting CM relationships and operational execution across a limited network of contract manufacturing partners. This is above all a service role providing a critical link between internal cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure service reliability cost efficiency and quality compliance. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative self-starter. This individual is highly conscientious and organized ensuring manufacturing partners have the information support and quality guidance necessary to deliver exceptional service and product quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CM Support - Ops

• Serve as the on-site contact for assigned contract manufacturing partners
• Support Associate Manager of Operations and Logistics Manager with on-site issue resolution surrounding production shipping/receiving and inventory roadblocks or data discrepancies
• Proactively ensure contract manufacturing partners receive timely accurate and actionable information required to successfully execute production. This includes:
• In person turnover of packaging and formulation samples for quotation and operational feasibility confirmation
• In person review of final artwork files prior to component production
• Regular updates to CMs regarding packaging or artwork updates that could impact production
• Physical and digital IQC standards
• Facilitate the timely turnover of line trial specifications as well as final fill and assembly specifications
• Precise and accurate documentation within the Salesforce system of all information turnover to CMs and teams
• Escalate and support rapid communication and resolution of manufacturing constraints supply interruptions quality concerns and operational risks
• Build trust with manufacturing partner teams by proactively providing updates and documents well within lead time. Champion timely responses to CM questions and roadblocks

CM Support - Quality and Compliance

• Serve as the on-site contact to Quality Assurance Regulatory and R&D
• Collaborate with PKG and CM Quality teams to ensure alignment in quality processes required documents and expectations
• Collaborate with PKG Lab and Regulatory to ensure all questions and follow ups for CM R&D Lab have been quickly and completely addressed
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams at both PKG and CM to investigate product deviations non-conformances customer complaints audit findings and out-of-specification results. Partner with Quality teams during escalation events to minimize business disruptions and customer impact
• Support change control processes involving formulations packaging components raw materials manufacturing processes and specifications
• Promote a culture of quality ownership compliance operational excellence and continuous improvement across the external manufacturing network.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Support cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers to achieve shared business objectives

EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate is ideally located in the Paramus NJ area for flexible attendance between the Lab in Paramus NJ and local CMs
• Drivers license
• Bachelors degree in supply chain Engineering Operations Management Business Administration or related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in contract manufacturing filling blending packaging supply chain or manufacturing operations preferred
• Experience in Cosmetics Beauty Personal Care Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or related industries preferred
• Aptitude and willingness for growth within the specific areas manufacturing operations quality processes supply chain processes and external partner relationships
• Organized and proactive in supporting cross-functional projects and operational requirements
• Experience with SAP Oracle Dynamics Salesforce or similar ERP and reporting tools

ENGAGEMENT TERMS:

• W2 only
• No C2C or third-party agencies/suppliers
• No work authorization sponsorship now or in the future

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What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical Prescription Vision & Dental Coverage United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent coverage will be effective on the 1stof the month following 60 days of employment.