Senior Manufacturing Associate Jobs Near Me

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

This position leads the execution of new product launches through formula scale-up, process validation, and technology transfer activities, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role is also responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities that drive cost savings, enhance product performance, and improve operational efficiency. Success in this role requires close partnership with Product Development, Research & Development, Packaging, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities:
Program Execution (50%)
•    Support development and scale-up of home fragrance products
•    Coordinate and lead pilot batches (bulk compounding) and line trials (labeling and filling trials) to ensure smooth transition from development to production
•    Assess and validate batching, filling, labeling and pack-out equipment
•    Attend and or lead commercialization and project planning meetings
•    Support manufacturing and alternate sourcing strategies
•    Validate alternate raw materials and components
•    Lead meetings involving multiple functions with both BBW and external partners to update technical information 
•    Maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues from various functions inside and outside the organization to ensure development timelines can be met 
Issue Management (15%)
•    Partner and drive issue resolution with internal and external teams to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, decrease defects
•    Identify and lead all aspects of risk analysis to evaluate production success
Vendor Performance/Process Improvements (20%)
•    Initiate, research and implement value engineering principles to reduce costs, lead time and quality concerns
•    Participate in supplier improvement plans and recommend areas for improvement for vendor scorecards
•    New vendor onboarding (assess, audit, and develop)
Talent Management and Development (15%)
•    Lead and develop 1 direct report, providing development, coaching & feedback
•    Lead the full life cycle of talent initiatives including the recruiting, onboarding and retention of team members

Qualifications & Experience:
•    5+ years of proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
•    Previous experience in home fragrance, personal care, consumer goods, or related categories is preferred. 
•    Must demonstrate problem solving capability and work through large amounts of data to generate conclusions and develop action plans 
•    Strong communication abilities, including the capacity to convey information clearly and concisely through oral and written methods 
•    Experience in project management, manufacturing processes, statistical techniques and GMP
•    Ability to travel 30% domestically and internationally

Education:
•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences, or a related field
 

Core Competencies:
•    Drives Results
•    Action Oriented
•    Collaborates
•    Decision Making
•    Nimble Learning
 

Benefits:
Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include: 
•    Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
•    No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
•    401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount.
•    Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
•    Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
•    Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
•    Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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