Compounding Supervisor

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

8d•$65,078 - $97,616•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team. Compounding Supervisor The Compounding Supervisor is responsible for providing the overall supervision, direction, and coordination of the Compounding Department. Acts as liaison between the R&D and Manufacturing departments in the improvement and development of existing and new formulas and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
3-5 years’ experience required (5-8 years preferred) in a contract manufacturing environment.
Must be flexible in hours to support manufacturing on all 3 shifts.
At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role
Strong skills in project management.
Shown ability to excel in results-oriented, challenging environment.
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making.
Effective mentoring, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
Analytical and decision-making skills that integrate technical and business factors.
Ability to prioritize work assignments for self and for the team.
Adaptation and flexibility skills to recognize the need for change and to initiate the change process.
Outstanding communication, analytical problem solving, decision-making, prioritization, and organization skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability to lift and move up to 55 lbs. on occasion.
Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight-hour shift.
Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling
Regular and constant use of finger, hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder.
Able to see properly to fulfill expectations of position.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership using Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools to drive continuous improvements of manufacturing highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, highest quality, according to schedule, and with the highest safety.
Oversee activities related to the cost and efficiency of manufacturing products.
Work with R&D in new product development and to improve manufacturing processes for existing products.
Apply engineering practices to continually upgrade the quality, capacity, and efficiency of the Compounding Department. Includes working with Corporate Engineering to assist in major equipment design and installation.
Coordinate and develop personnel safety, welfare, and training programs.
Work with customers and our team to develop, execute and maintain a daily blending schedule.
Manage the workforce and equipment to meet customer requirements and blending schedule requirements in quality and quantity.
Perform root cause analysis and provide corrective actions on quality related issues due to compounding failures.
Document and maintain compounding processes enabling analysis for ongoing process improvements.
Cultivate an educated, well trained, and motivated staff.
Participate in work related seminars and classes to foster personal and professional growth.
Perform related duties and projects as assigned by management.