Compounder-Aromair Compounding

kdc/one•New Albany, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. The compounder is responsible for blending all raw materials required in the preparation of bulk product batches. This individual is responsible for accurately following manufacturing processes from beginning to end and recording all pertinent information. Individual will combine raw materials according to specified formula and/or recipe, observe temperatures, reactions, record necessary batch information, as well as obtain in-process and final batch samples at designated times to ensure quality and consistency of manufactured product. Individual in this position is responsible for carrying out changeovers smoothly & efficiently, Works directly with compounding Team Lead, Industrial Chemist, QA, and R&D personnel to ensure that products are properly blended, and ingredients used in the batch can be traced by quantity and lot.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of experience in a batching position within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Thorough knowledge of GMP requirements.
Knowledge of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements: understanding color coding mixing chemicals based on formulation.
Skill in effective planning and organizational skills, maintaining a good working pace based on equipment driven speeds, self – motivation, and ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Ability to: read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions; wear required PPE as needed, work as part of a team; develop and maintain good working relationships; ability to multi-task in a busy high stress environment, able to work independently without constant supervision.

Nice To Haves

College chemistry courses such as analytical chemistry are a plus.
Previous experience with automated inline filling, capping, and labeling equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

According to established formula and manufacturing process, weighs, stages and blends all raw materials in the appropriate batching tank
Ensures that batch card procedures are strictly followed
Completes all necessary batch documentation according to standard operating procedure
Uses scan gun to enter necessary batching data into SAP.
Operates all processing industrial equipment according to operational procedures, safety requirements and GMP regulations
Cleans and sanitizes batching tanks, piping, pumps, and other related equipment in accordance with area SOP’s
Performs changeovers in a seamless and efficient manner
Obtains in-process and final batching samples and delivers to the Industrial Chemist and/or QA for testing
Performs product rework or adjustments as required
Ensures coverage of in process batches when on break
Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality policy, good manufacturing practices, including always maintaining a clean and orderly working area
Complies and enforces Aromair Safety policies and practices
Assists in maintaining all supplies by communicating as needed with the Compounding Team lead and Focused Factory Manager.
Participates on cross-functional teams to assist with continuous improvement projects and/or supporting work
Performs other duties as assigned
Exhibits behaviors Supportive of the KDC/ONE Vision, Mission, and Values.
Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.
Maintains confidentiality of customer information, and other sensitive and confidential information.
Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands. Performs other related duties as required.