Compounding Chemical Weigher Team Lead I

Swiss American CDMO•Carrollton, TX

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounder Team Lead leads a team of Compounders and assists in supervising the compounding floor. The role provides leadership to employees and helps ensure batches are produced safely, efficiently, on time, and in compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, OSHA, contract customer, and SOP policies. The Team Lead supports team safety, productivity, quality, and delivery targets through standardized work, daily checks, problem-solving, training, and communication with management and technical services. The position also involves checking employee readiness and required equipment, reviewing weighed Pick Lists, identifying and communicating abnormalities, and assisting with non-conforming investigations. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical compounding.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and management.
Proficiency in basic arithmetic using a calculator.
Ability to accurately perform calculations using American and International units of weight and volume.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make sound decisions and escalate critical issues to management.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability and willingness to take direction, accept coaching, and work in a team environment.
High level of responsibility, integrity, and discipline, along with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience within a compounding environment.
Potential and interest in growing into a supervisory-level position.

Responsibilities

Understand and use Standardized Work for labor, equipment, and materials to achieve team safety, productivity, quality, and delivery targets.
Use standardized work audit sheets to perform daily checks.
Compound Tiers 1–111 formulas and train individual team members.
Assist with non-conforming investigations.
Continually assess the work environment for safety issues and problems.
Help maintain healthy communication between management and the team.
Be proficient in all jobs within the team and able to perform and train individual team roles.
Ensure Standardized Work is followed.
Identify and communicate abnormalities promptly.
Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety, compliance with validated specifications, and functionality.
Communicate downtime delays to the Compound Supervisor and alert Technical Services when necessary.
Check each station at the start of the day to ensure employees have the tools needed to perform their duties.
Ensure department employees wear required uniform and protective items, including safety glasses, smocks, shoe covers, and beard nets when applicable.
Verify employees have a black pen, black Sharpie, and box cutter and are ready to work.
Motivate workers to improve quality and efficiency.
Review weighed Pick Lists to verify that all chemicals have been weighed out properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.