Lead, Compounding

Voyant Beauty • Countryside, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Compounder oversees daily compounding operations within the assigned department to ensure efficient and accurate batch production. This role is responsible for maintaining quality and compliance standards, training and mentoring team members, and ensuring equipment and documentation align with cGMP standards. The Lead Compounder plays a critical role in supporting production timelines and providing technical guidance on batch formulation and equipment operation.

Requirements

• 4-6 years in a chemical or manufacturing compounding role (Required)
• Advanced knowledge of batch records, equipment operation, and compounding procedures (Medium proficiency)
• Communication skills with the ability to effectively train and mentor team members (High proficiency)
• Proficient in GMP practices, including documentation and process adherence (High proficiency)
• Ability to accurately complete and review production documentation (High proficiency)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, JDE, PV, DSI, and retrieval of SOPs (High proficiency)
• Mathematical skills for accurate measurement and batch preparation (High proficiency)
• Ability to become certified or licensed to operate forklifts (High proficiency)
• Experience with Changeover procedures and equipment sanitation requirements (Medium proficiency)
• Capable of coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams for trial and special batches (Medium proficiency)
• Troubleshooting skills for compounding and equipment-related issues (Low proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• 4-6 years prior experience in a lead or mentoring capacity (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate compounding activities, ensuring adherence to batch records, formulas, and production schedules.
• Conduct Changeovers (C/O) between products, including equipment setup, sanitation, and validation.
• Accurately batch and sample scheduled product runs, acting as either main point of completion or reviewer.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to compounders on safe, accurate, and efficient compounding practices, as well as GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain, review, and approve production documentation, including logbooks, batch records, and other required paperwork to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials, supplies, and finished products as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, collaborating cross-functional teams to resolve challenges promptly.
• Participate in team meetings to communicate updates, discuss process improvements, and ensure alignment with production targets and safety standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trial batches, production updates on batches, validations, flushes, or other additional compounding tasks.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, sanitized, and ready for use in compliance with cGMP.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to set shift priorities, communicate, and collaborate effectively to meet timelines.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision insurance options
• flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• life and AD&D insurance (basic and supplemental)
• short- and long-term disability insurance (basic and supplemental)
• accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• critical illness insurance
• identity theft protection
• 401(K)-retirement savings plan with company match
• paid vacation
• paid sick time
• paid holidays
• education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED