Fragrance Production Specialist

Kuumba Made Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuumba Made Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks an Entry Level Production Specialist to prepare raw materials, operate mixers and automated equipment, and monitor production for quality and compliance. You will follow batch formulas, record usage, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a fast-paced environment.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent and about 1 year in manufacturing or chemical production. Experience with fragrance or cosmetics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring basic math and measurement skills.
• Follows batch formulas and records material usage.
• Ability to operate and monitor production equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Measures, weighs, and prepares raw fragrance ingredients according to batch formulas.
• Operates mixers, compounding tanks, and automated equipment.
• Monitors production runs for consistency and accuracy.
• Maintains production records including batch sheets and ingredient usage.
• Follows safety, sanitation, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and production areas.
• Escalates maintenance issues.
• Works with leads, QA, and R&D to ensure proper product execution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Production Specialist is responsible for preparing raw materials, operating production equipment, and ensuring quality control in blending, compounding, and packaging processes. This role ensures that all fragrance products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards and company specifications.

Spreading Joy Through Earth’s Gifts Since 1980For over 45 years, the spirit of Kuumba has inspired everything we do. It all began with our founder, a deeply compassionate woman whose powerful connection to nature and unshakable spirit of adventure shaped who we are today.After traveling the world exploring diverse cultures and their traditional plant remedies, Denise "Kuumba" Piazza, came to understand that the earth provides everything we need to care for ourselves and one another. She learned to transform nature’s beautiful gifts into products that nurture and uplift—always with the intention of spreading love and care. That love is woven into every formula, every step of the process, and every batch we create.As Kuumba Made employees, we are part of something meaningful. Every product we craft, every order we ship, and every interaction we have reflects our shared values. We are a people-first company, and the heart we put into our work is what makes Kuumba Made truly special.Kuumba Made is a proudly woman-owned, WBENC-certified company based in Tucson, Arizona. For 45 years, we have been handcrafting natural personal care products with intention, care, and a deep respect for the power of plants.

Description

Entry Level: Performs basic production tasks and supports standard processes.

Essential Functions

• Measures, weighs, and prepares raw fragrance ingredients according to batch formulas.
• Operates mixers, compounding tanks, and automated equipment for blending and filling.
• Monitors production runs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintains accurate production records, including batch sheets, ingrediant usage, measures, and specifications.
• Follows safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations; complies with GMP, ISO, and company quality standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, tanks, and production areas as required.
• Escalates maintenance issues.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste; provides input on optimizing production schedules and workflow.
• Complete batching of products in production.
• Work closely with production leads, quality assurance, and R&D teams to ensure accurate product execution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of experience in manufacturing or chemical production.

ORan equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience that results in the successful performance of the job. Additional education may substitute for required experience on one-for-one year basis or vice versa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience infragrance, cosmetics, or food industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with compounding, mixing, or blending operations in a production setting.
• Understanding of fragrance raw materials and safe handling practices.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, or similar regulatory environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills for batching and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Heavy work environment.
• Continuous indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to physical, ergonomic, and/or emotional hazardous environments.
• Work requires lifting fifty (50) pounds or more and wearing protective equipment; standing for long periods of time.