Plant Manager

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Vision and hearing have been digitized, but not scent. It’s time we solve this. We’re bringing an unprecedented combination of software, data, hardware and capital to the historic challenge of giving computers a sense of smell.

We believe in the power of automation and carefully applied AI/ML to solve problems that are beyond what the unaided human mind can tackle on its own. In the first phase of our development, we are using our map of odor along with cutting-edge generative AI to create the next generation of aroma molecules (e.g., the ingredients in the fragrances we wear and the products we use). Beyond fragrance machine olfaction has application across many industries, including manufacturing, military, medicine, and more. Working for Osmo means solving problems using digital olfaction for these customers. We're a hybrid company with a laboratory and center-of-mass in New York, NY and offices in Somerville, MA.

Osmo is seeking an experienced and hands-on Plant Manager to help set up, scale and oversee all daily operations at our mid-scale fragrance manufacturing facility in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing production, ensuring quality control, implementing safety protocols, and optimizing efficiency within a similar manufacturing environment. This position will report to the SVP of Hardware and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Production Management:

  • Plan, organize, and direct all production activities.

  • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to continuously optimize workflow and minimize waste.

  • Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.

• Quality Control:

  • Develop and enforce quality control procedures to ensure raw materials and finished goods meet company and customer standards.

  • Identify and address quality issues promptly and effectively.

  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

• Safety and Compliance:

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees.

  • Understand regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.

  • Conduct regular safety training and inspections.

• Team Leadership:

  • Hire, train, supervise and mentor production staff.

  • Foster a positive and productive work environment.

  • Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback.

• Maintenance and Repair:

  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.

  • Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

  • Identify and track key metrics to inform such continuous improvement.

• Reporting and Analysis:

  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Prepare regular reports on production output, quality metrics, cost metrics and safety performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience (e.g., 5+ years) as a Plant Manager or Production Manager in a fragrance manufacturing environment, preferably with automated dosing systems and manual systems.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality control, and inventory management. Basic understanding of automation systems used in the fragrance industry is an added plus.

• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse management systems (WMS), Material requirements and planning (MRP) and other relevant software.

• Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.

• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

• CPIM certification is an added plus.

• Must be willing to work onsite 5 days/week in our NJ facility

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more.

If this role inspires you we’d encourage you to apply. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches. All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.