Sales Jobs in Carpinteria, CA

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for contributing to the performance of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to ISO standards/corporate policies and creating a culture of quality across the business. The QA Analyst is responsible for support functions related to the quality systems team, clerical and administrative support, data entry and other supporting functions to ensure maintenance of policies and procedures according to applicable regulatory requirements. The individual will be required to interpret customer purchase orders for quality obligations and will need to negotiate terms of those requirements. This position may also support or participate in the preparation and implementation of QA policies and procedures, perform and manage internal audits, assist or lead customer audits and regulatory inspections, resolve process flow issues, and ensure standards and safety regulations are observed. The QA Analyst must have excellent communication skills to document and perform QA activities, such as writing clarification letters, creating internal audit reports, managing root cause investigations of audit findings, preparing Corrective and Preventive Action reports (CAPA), communicating directly with customers, creating and administering internal training materials and collaborating among cross functional departments. The QA Analyst is an integral member of the site-based leadership team and will actively represent Quality at different facilities. The focus of the position is to develop, perform, manage and continuously improve quality assurance related activities in compliance with ISO and other related standards/guidance.

This position reports into the Sr. Supervisor, Quality Systems and will be onsite at our Carpinteria, CA location.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, etc.) preferred or demonstrable evidence of job-related professional experience and/or strong internal knowledge of Avantor.

• Experience: 1-3 years of quality and/or contract management
• Experienced or certified internal auditor for ISO9001 and AS 9100 or related standards/guidance/regulations (ex. GxP, IPEC, etc.) preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience in using quality management/problem solving principles, tools and methodologies (ex. Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Proficient computer/Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Agile or similar QMS software preferred.

Who you are:

• Strong knowledge of distribution, manufacturing, or production operations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively communicate with customers, registrars and Avantor associates of different levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to document processes and lead consensus for standardization across Avantor network.

How you will create an impact:

• Ensure purchase order contractual obligations are met for quality related aspects through review, interpretation, and negotiation.
• Root cause investigations related to customers' complaints against quality process failures/nonconformances, issue CAPAs and ensure they are closed on time, create and issue formal customer responses, and verify CAPAs are properly implemented and effective.
• Prepare, participate and host Quality Assurance (QA) related activities (e.g., internal audits, continuous improvement activities, internal training, external audits from customers, registrars, regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, DEA, etc.) and site tours.
• Create, review, and update controlled documents (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Forms, Training Materials).
• Identify and implement corrections or process improvements that will ensure the health and compliance of our QMS. Including participating in ABS events related to reduction of errors, process improvements, and improved customer experience.
• Support Lead Auditors with various problem-solving principles, tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.).
• Collect, manage and maintain quality data/records, prepare routine/special reports and interpret such information to assess the health of our QMS and make recommendation to management.
• Participate in the ongoing surveillance and recertification activities required to remain ISO Certified.
• This position is customer facing and often supports our commercial team. It includes, but is not limited to, preparing for and participating in routine customer calls/events (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews, Quality Summits, Gemba Walks, etc.)
• Attend and participates in departmental and/or corporate events (e.g., Town Halls, Management Review Meetings, etc.) and may serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality to support various continuous improvement initiatives, projects, Kaizens, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

What we're looking for:

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/planning experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of SAP experience.
• 3-5 years QSS or WMS experience (preferred).
• CPIM preferred.
• Certifications: Warehouse equipment licenses (preferred).
• Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to read a bill of materials.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
• Accuracy and thoroughness are required, with great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel), and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas).
• Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service, and production.
• Provide estimated in-stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
• Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
• Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root-cause analysis of material shortages that have been perpetually past due.
• Assist in troubleshooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.
• Addresses are less concrete and often lead to problems by applying experience from similar situations or selecting solutions from known alternatives.
• Communicate with internal and external contacts, exchanging information that requires explanation to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area.

The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May also assist higher level supervisor.

This is a full-time position at our Carpinteria, CA location.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift: M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with additional hours as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field, preferably life science, chemistry and/or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Job Title: Director of Rooms

Location: Montecito, California

Department: Rooms Division

Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

The Director of Rooms leads the strategic and daily management of Guest Services (combined Front Desk / Concierge / Reservations / PBX), Bellmen, Valet, Guardhouse, Housekeeping, Gift Shop, and Spa operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. The Director of Rooms is responsible for maintaining a refined guest journey that reflects the elegance, privacy, and personalized service expected at San Ysidro Ranch.

The ideal candidate is a hospitality leader with a passion for service excellence, strong operational expertise, and the ability to inspire teams while delivering elevated guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Rooms Division Leadership

• Oversee daily operations for Guest Services (combined Front Desk / Concierge / Reservations / PBX), Bellmen, Valet, Guardhouse, Housekeeping, Gift Shop, and Spa operations.
• Ensure seamless coordination between departments to deliver an exceptional arrival, stay, and departure experience.
• Maintain luxury service standards and brand expectations across all guest touchpoints.

Guest Experience

• Champion a culture of personalized service and anticipatory hospitality.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring service recovery that exceeds expectations.
• Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, and satisfaction metrics to continuously improve service delivery.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Maintain property cleanliness, presentation, and room readiness at luxury standards.
• Oversee room inventory management, forecasting, and collaboration with Revenue Management to optimize occupancy and ADR.

Financial Management

• Manage the Rooms Division budget, labor costs, and departmental expenses.
• Analyze operational and financial reports to identify opportunities for efficiency and revenue growth.
• Work closely with Sales, Revenue Management, and Finance teams to maximize profitability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Rooms Division leadership and team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular training focused on luxury service, guest engagement, and operational excellence.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and operational regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and service areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, maintenance coordination, and aesthetic presentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive hospitality experience, including senior leadership within the Rooms Division.
• Experience in luxury hotels or resorts strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership managing multi-department teams in a high-service environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets and KPIs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with hotel PMS systems (such as Opera Cloud and Alliants).

Key Competencies

• Luxury service mindset
• Operational leadership
• Guest experience management
• Team development and coaching
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Financial and revenue awareness
• Attention to detail and quality assurance

Working Environment

• Fast-paced luxury hospitality environment with frequent interaction with guests and team members.
• Requires flexibility with scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as operational needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive salary
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee dining privileges

About the Property

San Ysidro Ranch is a historic, 550-acre resort in Montecito, California, owned by Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts since 2000. It offers individualized private cottages with various amenities and fine dining at The Stonehouse, using ingredients from its organic garden. The resort features a spa, a speakeasy, and event venues, and has hosted guests including Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy. It consistently receives high rankings and is pet-friendly.

We’re offering a part-time opportunity for individuals who want to earn extra cash without disrupting their main job or studies. This role gives you the freedom to work from home at your own pace, learning simple ways to generate additional income.

No sales or special qualifications are required — only basic computer skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with provided training materials and follow clear steps

• Apply proven techniques to create small but consistent earnings

• Track your results and adapt based on your time and effort

• Communicate progress and feedback when requested

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Basic internet literacy and access to a device

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Self-discipline to manage flexible, independent work

Benefits:

• Work from anywhere

• No quotas or deadlines

• Ideal for students, parents, or part-time workers

• Opportunity to scale income with experience