Production Manager, Beauty & Wellness

WHY JOIN ALO?Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at ALO-it's our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.Position OverviewThe Production Manager, Beauty & Wellness serves as a key operational partner to the Senior Manager, Production, supporting day-to-day production execution across the Beauty & Wellness portfolio while helping operationalize broader production strategies and business initiatives. This role is responsible for managing production workflows, vendor execution, supply continuity, and cross-functional coordination to support operational readiness across domestic and international markets.Operating at the intersection of Planning, Product Development, Product Integrity, Logistics, and external manufacturing partners, this role requires a highly organized and solutions-oriented leader who can proactively manage risk, navigate ambiguity, and drive execution with strong business judgment and effective communication. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting global launches and international distribution readiness, while balancing speed, quality, cost, and operational scalability within a fast-paced consumer products environment.Production Strategy & ExecutionPartner closely with the Senior Manager, Production to support execution of production strategies and key business priorities across the Beauty & Wellness portfolioManage day-to-day production execution across contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment to launch timelines, inventory objectives, and business prioritiesTranslate business demand and planning inputs into actionable production plans, balancing capacity, lead times, service levels, and operational constraintsSupport production readiness and execution for new launches, reformulations, rebrands, retailer expansions, and global market initiativesEnsure operational continuity across core business, replenishment, promotional, and launch-related production activities Global Expansion & International DistributionSupport production execution and operational readiness for international launches across domestic and emerging global marketsCoordinate regional requirements related to packaging, labeling, testing, compliance, and launch timing in partnership with Regulatory, Logistics, and Product Integrity teamsPartner cross-functionally to support international inventory flow, distributor readiness, and cross-border shipment executionCoordinate production timelines and supply continuity across multi-region launches, ensuring alignment to market-specific requirements and go-live milestonesSupport onboarding and operational integration of new manufacturing and distribution partners to enable scalable global growth Integrated Planning & Cross-Functional AlignmentPartner closely with Planning team to support monthly demand-to-supply alignment, translating receipt recommendations into executable production plans across the manufacturing networkCollaborate directly with external manufacturers to assess lead times, capacity constraints, component readiness, and operational feasibility, ensuring production plans are grounded in real-time supply chain conditionsAlign finalized production plans, timing adjustments, and identified risks back to Planning teams to support inventory, service level, and business objectivesCollaborate closely with Product Development, Product Integrity, Logistics, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure production readiness and executional alignmentProactively surface risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs with clear recommendations to support timely business decisions Vendor Management & Network PerformanceOwn day-to-day relationships with contract manufacturers, driving accountability across production timelines, quality, responsiveness, and executionLead production conversations with confidence and professionalism, effectively managing prioritization, tradeoffs, and shifting business needsNegotiate production timelines and order prioritization in alignment with inventory and business objectivesMonitor vendor performance and proactively identify risks, constraints, or escalation points impacting service or launch readinessMaintain strong manufacturing partnerships while balancing urgency, accountability, and long-term operational effectivenessSupport inventory strategies across Web, Retail, Wholesale, and International channels, including launch readiness and Minimum Presentation Quantity requirements Costing & Financial VisibilityDevelop and maintain a strong understanding of COGS, including turnkey manufacturing costs, freight, duties, and landed cost componentsReview production costing and shipping assumptions to help identify risks, variances, or opportunities that may impact margin or inventory decisionsPartner cross-functionally with Planning, Logistics, Finance, and external manufacturers to support accurate landed cost visibility and operational decision-making Operational Excellence & Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve production processes, reporting visibility, operational scalability, and cross-functional workflowsLead implementation of process improvements with clear ownership, timelines, accountability, and measurable outcomesMaintain accurate production reporting, WIP tracking, Purchase Orders, and operational documentation in alignment with Production standards and calendar cadencesEnsure production data integrity and visibility across systems, trackers, and planning toolsDrive disciplined execution, escalation management, and operational follow-through across all assigned workstreams Leadership & CommunicationServe as a trusted operational extension of the Senior Manager, Production, reinforcing Production priorities, communication standards, and executional accountability across the organizationDemonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment, and leadership presence across cross-functional initiatives and high-priority business needsCommunicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external manufacturing partnersLead through influence in fast-paced or ambiguous situations, aligning stakeholders and driving solutions without direct authoritySupport onboarding, development, and mentorship of junior team members as the Production organization scalesModel operational excellence, professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset across all aspects of the role Qualifications7-10+ years of experience in production, supply chain, sourcing, or operations within beauty, wellness, CPG, or other regulated consumer product categoriesDemonstrated experience managing day-to-day production execution across external manufacturing partners, including scheduling, capacity planning, issue resolution, and launch executionExperience supporting global launches and international distribution across multiple markets requiredFamiliarity with cross-border logistics, international compliance requirements, regional labeling/testing considerations, and global supply chain operationsStrong vendor management experience, including negotiating timelines, prioritization, and resolving escalations with professionalism and sound judgmentProven ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment across complex operational workflowsStrong operational and business acumen, with the ability to connect supply chain decisions to inventory health, service levels, cost, and business impactExcellent communication skills with the ability to operate with clarity, professionalism, and executive presenceAdvanced Excel and ERP/system proficiency required; experience with PLM, FDM4, or related supply chain systems preferredBachelor's degree required; APICS or related certification a plus What We're Looking ForStrategic operatorStrong cross-functional partnerSolutions-oriented leaderExecutive communicatorOperationally rigorous and detail-orientedCalm under pressure and adaptable to changeTrusted team player with strong ownership mentalityThe base salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.