Senior Operations Leader – Beauty & Personal Care

Voyant Beauty; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Voyant Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager in Illinois to oversee daily plant operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive production efficiency. You will lead a cross-functional team and translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

The role emphasizes budgeting, audits, and collaboration with other departments, plus mentoring staff and participating in interviews and improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related field.
• 4–6 years supervisory/management experience.
• Cosmetics or consumer goods background preferred.
• Experience in safety, quality, cost and people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet production targets safely and efficiently.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization and productivity.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and operational costs to align with goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to align strategies with business objectives.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff.
• Participate in candidate interviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Budgeting

KPI monitoring

MS Office

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

MS Office

Operational management software

Job description

Voyant Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager in Illinois to oversee daily plant operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive production efficiency. You will lead a cross-functional team and translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

The role emphasizes budgeting, audits, and collaboration with other departments, plus mentoring staff and participating in interviews and improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of management experience are required.