Manager, Production

Shiseido; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K with 6% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Product Discounts

Job summary

Shiseido Americas is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the weekly production plan and ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.

The role drives operational excellence through continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma practices, developing a high-performing manufacturing team.

The position is based in New Jersey, collaborating across functions to uphold cGMP and OTC procedures while delivering reliable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering.
• At least five years managing a GMP production environment.
• Experience in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to build high-performing teams and deliver results.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification; Green Belt preferred.
• Ability to conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop direct reports through mentoring, feedback, and training.
• Support supervisors in daily departmental activities.
• Lead projects for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Participate in weekly OEE meetings and lead OEE improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality to resolve finished goods nonconformances and identify corrective actions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve RTFT.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Green Belt Certification

Job description

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

Job Summary

The Production Manager executes the weekly production plan while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met and all cGMP and OTC procedures are followed. This role drives operational excellence through continuous improvements in quality, efficiency, and team development, ensuring operations are performed effectively without compromising safety or quality.

What You Will Do

• You will develop your direct reports through mentoring, constructive feedback, and training.
• You will support supervisors in managing daily departmental activities.
• You will lead projects that drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• You will participate in weekly OEE meetings and lead initiatives to improve OEE.
• You will partner with the Quality department to resolve finished goods nonconformances and identify corrective actions.
• You will identify and implement opportunities to improve RTFT.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering.
• You have at least five years of experience managing a fast-paced GMP production environment.
• You have experience in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry.
• You can build high-performing teams and deliver results.
• You demonstrate strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• You hold a Lean Six Sigma certification; Green Belt certification is preferred.
• You can conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• You can build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Standing: 1/3 to 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Sitting

1/3 to 2/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

1/3 to 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

Under 1/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Not Applicable

Lifting Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 25 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 50 pounds

Under 1/3

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Your Dreams. Our Future.

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary

$88,592 - $121,814/ year