Production Coordinator
About Us
We are a start-up creating high-quality bath bombs and bath accessories. We’re passionate about developing innovative, safe, and fun products that our customers love. As we scale up production, we’re looking for an Production Coordinator with strong technical and production knowledge — someone who can bridge the gap between formulation, production, and compliance to ensure consistency, efficiency, and safety across all product lines.
What You’ll Do
Formulation & Product Development
Collaborate with founders and product team on formulation creation and optimization
Maintain accurate documentation of formulas, batch records, and revisions
Support scaling recipes from small-batch prototypes to production-ready processes
Ensure ingredient sourcing aligns with safety, regulatory, and performance standards
Production Setup & Line Management
Design, set up, and maintain production lines for bath bombs, bath soaks, and accessories
Train production staff on processes, equipment use, and SOPs
Monitor and refine workflows for efficiency, minimizing waste, and ensuring consistency
Troubleshoot issues with mixing, molding, drying, packaging, or equipment performance
Quality & Safety
Establish and enforce health, safety, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards in production areas
Conduct regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and staff compliance
Create and maintain safety protocols (chemical handling, PPE, sanitation, spill response, etc.)
Oversee quality control — ensure finished products meet specifications for weight, size, texture, scent, and appearance
Compliance & Documentation
Maintain production records, batch logs, and safety data sheets (SDS)
Ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations, labeling requirements, and workplace safety laws
Develop training materials and refreshers for health and safety practices
Work with external auditors or inspectors as needed
Continuous Improvement
Research new techniques, tools, and materials that could improve production
Recommend process automation or efficiency improvements as volumes increase
Identify risks, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies and propose solutions
Who You Are / What You Bring
Required Skills & Experience
2–5 years experience in a cosmetic, bath & body, or related manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of formulation principles (especially with powders, oils, fragrances, and colorants)
Experience setting up and managing production lines or small-scale manufacturing operations
Knowledge of health & safety regulations, GMP, and handling cosmetic ingredients
Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to train, supervise, and motivate production staff
Problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt processes as volumes grow
Preferred / Nice to Have
Previous experience in bath bombs, soaps, skincare, or cosmetics manufacturing
Familiarity with Canadian/US cosmetic product compliance and regulatory frameworks
Background in chemistry, cosmetic science, or related technical field
Experience in scaling small-batch recipes to large-scale production
Why Join Us
Be part of a creative, mission-driven team bringing joy through self-care products
Opportunity to shape the foundation of our production systems and safety culture
Career growth into senior operations, production management, or compliance roles
Competitive salary + benefits (to be discussed)
A chance to innovate in a fun and fast-moving product category