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COOLA is the quintessential slice of California life. We embody the best parts of living here: a fusion of organic wellness, an outdoor, active lifestyle, and support for our local and diverse communities—passions we want to share with you through our products. We all try to eat better, live smarter, love more, and be more present and engaged in our experiences. We want you to enjoy every simple, happy moment and feel confident that our products are protecting and improving your skin in the healthiest way possible.

COOLA’s goal is to bring you better products, create a better community, and contribute to developing a better world. All while making you look and feel your natural, radiant best.

Apply to open positions by sending your resume and cover letter to tess.moore@coola.com

Title: Project Management, Specialist

Location: Encinitas, CA

The Role:

The Project Management, Specialist works within the Project Management team to support quality management, artwork development, and product development processes for the brand. They will participate in the development of new products and will have regular communication with various vendors. This person plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and organization of product data and documents within key systems. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented and organized.

Key Functions/Requirements:

• Quality Management System
  • Assist in tracking and documenting CAPAs from all External Manufacturing partners
  • Coordinate review of Product complaints; assist in escalating Medium and High Severity issues as appropriate
  • Support documentation of External Manufacturer audits
  • Support development of SOPs and org-level rollout as PMO rolls out new processes
• Packaging + Artwork Development
  • Traffic artwork, ensuring timely submissions/reviews/approvals
  • Facilitate the creation of on-pack Ingredient Lists together with R&D and Brand
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional team to ensure accuracy of Packaging Manuscripts
  • Coordinate packaging proof approvals between Creative team and Suppliers
  • Manage and update BOMs with the latest, most accurate information
  • Manage creation of Barcodes
• Product Development
  • Organize/log new product submissions
  • Maintain NPD sample and production bulk retain closet
  • Coordinate completion of PIF documentation for new product launches in SpecRight
  • Assist in maintaining PIF document repository for QILs, test results, certifications, and other product-related material
  • Solicit testing quotes for SPF and OTC stability; collaborate with R&D to identify the best path forward
  • Coordinate Finished Good Testing for Health Canada
  • Support PD team with various ad hoc tasks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Product Development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-1+ years of experience in beauty industry product development
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions, to work independently, and to take initiative when appropriate
• Sense of urgency and commitment to excellence
• Aptitude for systems and systematic work
• Excellent ability in organization and record keeping
• Strong communicative and collaborative skill set
• Intermediate computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Suite and Outlook is a plus
• $26-$31/hour (non-exempt) is the salary range for this position. It represents a portion of the overall package, and includes flexibility based on the candidate's qualifications.
• Full-time, on-site

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Disclaimer: If you are selected to move forward in the interview process with COOLA, all official communication will come from a @coola.com email address. Any outreach from a different domain should be considered fraudulent. Be aware of phishing emails/text messages. COOLA will never text or WhatsApp you about your candidacy or ask for personal, confidential information beyond what’s typically required for a job application.

Apply to open positions by sending your resume and cover letter to tess.moore@coola.com.