Job Opportunities in South Plainfield, NJ

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

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

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

Job Opportunities in Labège, France

Title: Plant Maintenance worker
Department: Maintenance
Description:
Plant maintenance worker will serve as the key resource for the manufacturing operation focusing on:
 
  • Safe, efficient, reliable operation of equipment to ensure the production of quality products.
  • Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for process issues, including electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting
  • Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
  • Responding to breakdowns
  • Obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
  • Managing stocks of supplies and equipment
  • Maintain 24/7 plant manufacturing operation
Job Requirements:
  • Three to five years of experience working with electrical and mechanical maintenance.
  • Strong attention to detail and skillful in handling machine parts.
  • Conformance to the other plants in other countries.
  • May need to travel for training or maybe even a Summit
 
  • Please send resume and salary requirements to HumanResources@koboproductsinc.com

Job Opportunities in Asia Pacific

Title: Senior Chemist - Applications Lab
Department: Application Lab
Description:
Seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Applications Lab Chemist to help design and set up a new Lab in Tokyo, and create innovative formulas with Kobo Global technologies for the Asian Market.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Hours: 9:00am-18:00pm (1 hour Lunch)
Candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination during the recruitment process
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biology required
  • 5+ yrs. experience in formulating Colors / Make-up, Sun care
  • Experience with formulations: lipsticks, foundations, pressed powders, and sunscreen.
  • Knowledge of cosmetic and safety regulations required
  • Fluent English and Native Japanese language skills are preferred.
  • International travel required to support tradeshows, customer visits in Asia, and Group Companies in the US, France, UK, and Brazil.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Help to develop a new lab in Tokyo as a hub of Kobo Global Group, and center of Asia Pacific.
  • Communicate closely with Group Companies in the US, UK, France, and Brazil to share technologies and develop & modify formulas using Kobo Group technologies for Asian Customers and training for Asian distributors.
  • Train and assist technicians, chemists, and temporary personnel on formulating cosmetic products including all colored cosmetics, sun care and personal care as necessary.
Prospective candidates should include their desired rate of pay/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.