Project Manager Operations Jobs in Brea, CA (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT GOODR

We create and sell active eyewear for anyone. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading.

OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity.

• FUN = Being sh*tty isn't fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins... and losses. Now, that's fun!
• AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.)

Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack.

AUTONOMY: We practice autonomy, empowerment, and accountability so that every team member can be in control of their own life.

• HYBRID WORKING: This role is required to be in the Inglewood office every Tuesday and Thursday with the occasional third day thrown in.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you the person who loves collaborating and bringing order to chaos? Strategizing goals and seeing projects from start to finish may seem like a drag to most, but to you it is nirvana. You are knowledgeable about spearheading major initiatives, strategically problem solving, and creating communication frameworks to put your plans into action. You love working on multiple projects with cross-functional departments, holding leadership accountable, and you thrive in an autonomous environment. 

If that sounds like you, GLORIOUS! You might be the Temporary Project Manager our Operations team has been looking for!  An ultimate control freak (in a good way) who loves managing product distribution, quality control, and supply chain projects.

**Note: This is a Full-Time TEMPORARY position from July 2026 through October 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Temporary Project Manager for our Operations team focusing on planning, production, inventory management, order fulfillment and warehouse shipping/receiving.
  
• Help create the dopest product management systems the world has ever seen
  
• Be the force multiplier for the Chief Operations Officer by promoting accountability amongst department leadership and proactively providing support to achieve big-picture goals & objectives
  
• Focus on long-term planning by spearheading major initiatives not only between the department's cross-functional teams (Distribution Center, Supply Chain, Planning & Fulfillment), but also between cross-functional departments
  
• Build and create project maps to ensure initiatives are set up for success with actionable milestones and clear communication plans for stakeholders
  
• Create and present executive briefs to effectively and succinctly communicate important information to department leadership
  
• Become the Asana conduit for the Chief Operations Officer, being the eyes and ears in the software to report on important status updates as needed
  
• Effectively communicate and align with other department project managers to create the ultimate cohesion between cross-functional departments
  
• Identify the need for and efficiently run working sessions to brainstorm, ideate, and align on solutions to strategically solve problems, increase efficiencies through systems/processes, and improve transparency 
  
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives to scale the brand to be one of the largest and most accessible eyewear brands in the world
  
• Apply a customer obsessed mindset to design brand touchpoints that solve needs customers didn't know they had until they can't live without them
  
• Build systems that turn bold, creative ideas into consistent results and effortless motion
  
• This role is in the Operations team and will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• May or may not have a degree...we don't care (bonus points for Basset Hound Science or Dinosaur Law)
• 4+ years of experience in project management or in a closely-related field such as operations management (required)
  
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Asana (that's a must!)
  
• A working knowledge of ERP systems and WMS (also a must!)
  
• Bonus points if you have working knowledge of production planning, Netsuite, and RF Smart
  
• An Excel whiz
  
• Is excited to solve complex problems, spearhead department & cross-department initiatives, and effectively build systems
  
• Enthusiastically approaches opportunities to work with various teams
  
• Has a proven ability to think strategically, focus on long-term goals and objectives, and build solid communication plans to clearly communicate to stakeholders
  
• Is experienced in collaborating with company leadership and adapting to various stakeholder styles and needs
  
• Loves holding people accountable and has mastered it
  
• Has excellent multi-tasking skills
  
• Strong communicator who lives into collaboration 
  
• Driven by personal growth and thrives in an environment of constant feedback
  
• Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?)
  

WHAT YOU GET

• This is a Full-Time Temporary position
• Start date: July 2026
• End date: October 2026
• To be involved in the most exciting sunglasses brand to hit the athletic space
• Paycheck....obviously. Hourly range: $45-$50/hr, final offer will be made within this range based on experience
  
• Free sunglasses

NEXT STEPS

Here's what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. We aim for this entire process to take no more than four weeks to complete and you'd be expected to start on a specific date.

1. Application
   
2. Fill out a form with basic questions
   
3. 30 minute introductory meeting with HR member
   
4. 30 minute interviews with role manager and peer
   
5. Offer!
   

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