Auratherapy is seeking a hands-on, highly organized Manufacturing Operations Specialist to support our growing aromatherapy and wellness manufacturing business based in Asheville, NC.
This role is best suited for candidates with prior experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, wellness, food-grade, nutraceutical, aromatherapy, or other small-batch manufacturing environments where precision, cleanliness, formulas, batching accuracy, and quality control are critical.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone in the early-to-mid stage of their manufacturing career who is looking to grow into a larger operational role within a fast-moving entrepreneurial company. We are looking for someone with existing manufacturing experience who enjoys both working with their hands and helping improve operational efficiency, organization, and production flow.
Auratherapy creates all-natural, essential oil-based aroma perfumes, chakra oils, aura sprays, and wellness products designed to support emotional well-being through scent, breath, and intention. Our products are handcrafted in small batches using clean ingredients, operational discipline, and sustainable practices.
This is not a repetitive assembly-line environment. We are looking for someone who is operationally minded, detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in learning multiple aspects of manufacturing, fulfillment, inventory systems, and operational workflow within a growing company.
This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and will receive cross-training across manufacturing, inventory, fulfillment, and operational systems.
Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing & Production
- Blend and compound proprietary essential oil-based formulas according to recipes, batching procedures, measurements, and production standards
- Perform batching, pouring, bottling, labeling, capping, packaging, and assembly of wellness products
- Follow SOPs, production documentation, formulas, and compliance procedures accurately and consistently
- Support daily production workflow, manufacturing priorities, and operational deadlines
- Maintain production traceability, quality control checkpoints, and operational documentation
- Prepare and organize raw materials, packaging components, and production supplies
- Maintain high standards of production accuracy, throughput, consistency, and operational accountability
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment while adhering to company SOPs related to sanitation, washing procedures, safety protocols, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards, and operational cleanliness requirements
Fulfillment, Inventory & Logistics
- Pick, pack, and fulfill customer and wholesale orders accurately and efficiently
- Assist with shipping, receiving, warehouse organization, and inventory movement
- Support inventory counts, stock organization, and operational logistics
- Assist with operational coordination between manufacturing and fulfillment workflows
- Enter and maintain operational data in Shopify, Google Sheets, Fishbowl, and related systems
- Support inventory accuracy, operational organization, and workflow efficiency across multiple facilities
Operational Growth & Cross-Training
- Receive cross-training across manufacturing, fulfillment, operational systems, and inventory management
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to support day-to-day operational execution
- Help identify workflow improvements, production efficiencies, and organizational solutions
- Support operational scalability as the company continues to grow
- Participate in maintaining a highly accountable, organized, and solutions-oriented operational environment
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, fulfillment, warehouse operations, assembly, or factory environments required
- Experience with batching, bottling, filling, production workflows, inventory handling, or operational logistics strongly preferred
- Comfortable following formulas, recipes, measurements, SOPs, and compliance procedures with precision and consistency
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active manufacturing environment
- Ability to work quickly, accurately, and with strong focus while managing repetitive production tasks
- Strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, and operational discipline
- Comfortable lifting and moving boxes/materials up to 50 lbs
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required
- Basic computer proficiency required, including Google Sheets; Shopify and Fishbowl experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment
- Interest in wellness, aromatherapy, sustainability, natural products, or conscious brands highly valued
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Occasional flexibility may be required based on production schedules and operational needs
Why Join Auratherapy
- Opportunity to grow within a rapidly evolving wellness manufacturing company
- Learn multiple aspects of small-batch manufacturing and operational systems
- Work directly with leadership in a highly entrepreneurial environment
- Purpose-driven business rooted in wellness, sustainability, and clean ingredients
- Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture
- Employee discounts on products and wellness experiences
To apply, please send your resume along with a short note about your manufacturing experience, operational background, and interest in the role.
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
