Title:
Marketing Coordinator
Department:
Marketing
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a bright, highly-motivated professional to join our team as a Tradeshow/Marketing Coordinator. Willing to train an entry-level candidate.
Job Requirements: - BA/BS or equivalent 1-3 years of experience in a related field preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as organizational skills required
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator preferred, and video editing and Hootsuite experience a plus
- Ability to multitask to meet deadlines required
Responsibilities Include: - Tradeshows: Select booth space and designer, prepare contracts, decide poster content and design, track expenses, prepare supplies, literature, and handle shipping arrangements.
- Attend tradeshows and other events.
- Agent seminars: prepare agenda, posters, and coordinate shipment.
- Design posters, email blasts, literature, invitations, formularies, create and update presentations using Adobe Illustrator/Microsoft Office.
- Social Media: Create, design, and post content (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) using Hootsuite.
- Work with teams to execute digital content including webinars, Let’s Chat, podcasts, etc.
- Responsible for advertising, design, and expense tracking; formula and raw material listings; and press releases.
- Make decisions regarding vendors and items to purchase for giveaways, office supplies, and Marketing kits.
- Present Marketing topics at Sales meetings.
- Update Agents regarding new products after Sales meetings; customize presentations for specific territories and update SharePoint site.
- Update literature, product and formula cards, and Kobo website.
- Work with Sales & Marketing Director and Suppliers to release new distributed products for promotion.
- Responsible for sports ticket distribution.
- Work on special projects as needed.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Shift: - Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Salary: $45,000 annually Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Facilities Manager
Department:
Maintenance
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Facilities Manager.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree
- Strong experience working with chemical manufacturing and equipment on an engineering, production, and quality level
- Knowledge of safety regulations required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively juggle multiple projects at once
- Strong communication/presentation and multi-tasking skills required
- Excellent computer skills required
- Experience overseeing direct reports required
Responsibilities Include: - Ensure continued compliance of Production sites and equipment with GMP regulations.
- Ensure continued compliance with environmental regulations, governmental agencies, CSR, CDP, Ecovadis, and any other relevant agencies and/or required reports.
- Manage all Production projects and facility improvements with Maintenance collaboration.
- Manage all continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of lean manufacturing projects to improve processes and reduce waste.
- Lead management of all site-specific environmental and staff testing with participating depts. (audiometry, air quality, decibel level, emissions, city/waste/USP water, respiratory, etc.).
- Work with Production and Quality to develop protocols for process validation.
- Manage and provide guidance and training as needed to Production Supervisors/Managers on all shifts to ensure Operators are meeting the required KPI’s.
- Write and revise training presentations (GMP, Lean Manufacturing, New Systems Implementation) as well as SOPs for all equipment and Production processes.
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of employee health and safety plans (e.g. emergency preparedness, building evacuation, and building security).
- Participate in key monthly meetings such as Global KPI, Global production/process improvement, Safety, and Production Planning for K3 and K1.
- Support and/or lead site audits based on request by customers, suppliers, and governmental agencies (FDA, DEP, DOT, RSPO).
- Work with Maintenance management to prepare/support submission of permit applications.
- Support Maintenance management in an administrative capacity for purchasing equipment, equipment/facility improvements, and facility projects.
- Maintain site master plan.
- Support process improvements/provide guidance on potential solutions for Production issues at overseas sites.
- Support R&D with new projects and implementation into Production.
- Oversee Planning & Production Coordinator in their daily tasks to assure materials are on-location and batch tickets are in accordance with Production plan.
- Act as Change Control Management Specialist for all US sites.
- Maintain HAZWOPER certification and manage all HAZ waste/disposal for US sites.
- Assist in implementation of Navision and barcode system at all sites.
- Manage scale capturing systems at US Production sites.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $70,000 annually - Salary is negotiable based on applicable experience.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Supervisor/Manager
Department:
Regulatory/CSR
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. is seeking a highly organized, driven, and detail-oriented CSR Supervisor or Manager to work cross-functionally with internal departments and third party consultants, and to continue to guide the growth of its global CSR program.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree preferably related to sustainability, environmental sciences, chemistry, or engineering.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of either Kobo’s operations or knowledge/experience in sustainability practices is required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively oversee a global team handling multiple assignments.
- Excellent computer skills required.
- Experience overseeing direct reports required.
Responsibilities Include: - Develop and execute comprehensive CSR strategies aligned with global corporate goals and industry best practices.
- Monitor emerging sustainability trends, updating policies and initiatives to maintain leadership in environmental responsibility.
- Track and report key sustainability metrics (e.g. carbon footprint, water usage, waste reduction) to measure progress and identify improvement areas.
- Drive environmental stewardship initiatives focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation.
- Collaborate with all relevant departments to integrate sustainable innovations into product development, production and distribution, enhancing eco-friendly offerings.
- Engage in responsible sourcing initiatives such as RMI and Transparency One.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant CSR certifications and regulatory standards, identifying opportunities for new accreditations.
- Develop and maintain CSR/Regulatory statements and product certificates to support transparency and compliance.
- Serve as the person responsible for internal and external CSR inquiries, representing the company’s sustainability initiatives.
- Communicate ethical and environmental expectations to suppliers, overseeing compliance and fostering responsible sourcing.
- Provide CSR training and updates to Sales, Technical Service, and cross-functional teams to ensure company-wide engagement.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $50,000 annually - Salary is negotiable based on applicable experience.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Sr. Applications Lab Chemist (Formulations)
Department:
Application Lab
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Applications Lab Chemist to join our team.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biology required
- Strong experience working with colors required
- 5+ yrs. experience in formulating color cosmetics including lipsticks, foundation, pressed and loose powder; knowledge of skin care, sun care, and hair care products is a plus.
- Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication/presentation and multi-tasking skills required
- Excellent computer skills required
- Experience overseeing direct reports required
- Some domestic and international travel required to support tradeshows and customer visits (post ending of COVID safety restrictions)
Responsibilities Include: - Help to develop new raw materials for unique products
- Train and assist technicians, chemists, and temporary personnel on formulating cosmetic products including all colored cosmetics, hair care, sun care and personal care as necessary.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $85,000 annually - Salary is negotiable based on applicable experience.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift
Department:
Production
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in S. Plainfield, NJ is seeking an experienced and energetic professional to join our team as a Production Supervisor on our 3rd shift (10pm-6am).
Job Requirements: - Minimum of 5-7 years batch making and operating experience with process milling equipment.
- Background working with powders and/or dispersions in the cosmetic and/or personal care industry preferred.
- Forklift experience required.
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- Operators are required to wear proper PPE – including, but not limited to, respirators. All operators must successfully pass a Pulmonary Function test through our preferred healthcare provider.
- Maintain reliability and excellent attendance, and possess and demonstrate professional, responsible behavior.
Responsibilities Include: - Overseeing 3rd shift production personnel.
- Distribute batch tickets, check availability of raw materials, and confirm correct raw materials and lots are being used in batches.
- Troubleshoot issues with batches and coordinate pack off once QC approval is received.
- Enforce SOP’s for plant and operations and proper Safety & PPE throughout the plant.
- Develop and train staff on equipment operations/mill troubleshooting.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations.
- Batch making and operation of process milling equipment.
- Follow batch tickets and document results as required.
- Safely operate a forklift.
- Support issues outside of normal schedule and be available for weekend and alternate shifts.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $70,000 annually. - Please send resume AND rate requirements.
- **Rate may be negotiable based on prior experience**'
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Chemical Operator – Dispersion Plant
Department:
Production
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in S. Plainfield, NJ is seeking an experienced and energetic professional to join our team as a Chemical Operator in our Dispersion Plant.
Job Requirements: - Minimum of 1 year batch making and operating experience with process milling equipment
- Experience with wet-grinding a plus
- Background working with powders and/or dispersions in the cosmetic and/or personal care industry preferred
- Forklift experience required
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- Operators are required to wear proper PPE – including, but not limited to, respirators. All operators must successfully pass a Pulmonary Function test through our preferred healthcare provider
Responsibilities Include: - Batch making and operation of process milling equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
- Follow batch tickets and document results as required.
- Follow all cGMP and departmental procedures.
- Safely operate a forklift.
Shift: - Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:00PM
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Pay: $22/hr - Negotiable based on experience
- Please send resume and salary requirements to HumanResources@koboproductsinc.com.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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