Compounding Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Voyant Beauty • Elkhart, IN

7d

About The Position

The Compounding Supervisor oversees and coordinates compounding for new and existing products, including day-to-day pre-weighing, material management, safety, and compliance with GMPs, FDA guidelines, SOPs, and customer requirements. The role ensures production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This supervisor leads staffing, training, documentation, and error-prevention efforts and collaborates with Quality Assurance on investigations and corrective actions. The position also drives continuous improvement by optimizing compounding processes, procedures, batching instructions, and production systems to improve department efficiency and capability. It requires attention to detail, urgency, and leadership. Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Requirements

• Understanding of compounding, batching, and material-handling procedures, including pre-weighing, hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and waste management.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, and SOPs relevant to compounding in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with chemical raw materials, inventory management, and tracking systems.
• Understanding of safety practices and OSHA regulations related to hazardous chemicals, waste handling, and compounding operations.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and schedule staff across multiple shifts.
• Analytical ability to investigate batching errors, troubleshoot, and implement corrective actions or process improvements.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive production schedules while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Effective communication with QA, production staff, and other departments.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure documentation meets GMP and customer requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer demands, optimize processes, and implement continuous improvement.
• Ability to make timely decisions while meeting batching deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
• Ability to oversee physical compounding work while ensuring safety and compliance.
• 1–3 years of experience in compounding, batching, or mixing in a manufacturing environment, particularly cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 1–3 years of leadership experience in a cosmetic or personal care setting (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience driving process improvements, optimizing production workflows, and implementing corrective actions to prevent errors (preferred).
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with safety protocols for handling hazardous materials (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, particularly with chemical raw materials, and managing equipment or supply needs for uninterrupted production (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure chemical compounding, pre-weighing, and material management are completed according to schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure documentation meets GMP, SOP, FDA, and customer requirements.
• Optimize compounding processes, procedures, and batching instructions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage staffing schedules, train team members, and oversee adherence to GMPs and business best practices.
• Collaborate with QA to investigate batching errors, implement corrective actions, and prevent future errors.
• Promote safety awareness, enforce safety protocols, and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and safety supplies to support uninterrupted production.
• Approve time and attendance, manage overtime authorizations, and plan tasks.
• Lead continuous-improvement activities, including evaluating, designing, and installing process systems to improve compounding capability and productivity.
• Use site MRO and inventory systems and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager