Supervisor, Fragrance Compound
About The Position
The essential duties and requirements of the position include but are not limited to: Supervisory duties include supervision of up to 20 subordinates. This role requires a working knowledge of compounding procedures and basic understanding of chemistry to teach/counsel proper compounding techniques to prevent deviations and/or troubleshoot occurring deviations. A working knowledge of fragrance materials including wet, dry, viscous, flammable, hot and hazardous substances is necessary, along with knowledge of proper handling and safe and effective use of fragrance raw materials. The position involves initiating, developing, and supporting continuous improvement projects with regard to manufacturing effectiveness, material handling, and equipment cleaning. Continuous improvement in areas of cGMP, safety, allergen, SSOP, EFfCI, and ISO guidelines, as well as internal metrics related to first time right, on-time shipping, and lead time, is also a key responsibility. The role oversees compounding and material handling operations, including manufacturing of products according to special instructions, inventory control of raw and stock materials, bin transfers, warehouse locations, changing drums, refilling transfer containers, mixing, filling, and sampling of finished goods. Accurate inventory control of materials, ensuring lot numbers, warehouse locations, bins, labeling of drums, stock fragrance, and transfer containers are maintained and effectively used, is crucial. Oversight of Material Handling duties in conjunction with Receiving and Warehouse Management to support effective material movement and management regarding ingredient locations, stock rotation, and material management in racks and storage rooms is required. The position requires adherence to approved manufacturing protocols, record keeping, and methods of operation, including Standard Operating Procedures, site regulations, departmental rules, and required regulatory procedures, log books, and other supporting data as needed per internal auditing guidelines. Maintaining the UltiPro time management database for fragrance production employees, including scheduling, approving, and verifying time sheets weekly, is a responsibility. Reviewing and maintaining the open order report, production logs, and attending morning production meetings to verify on-time production and shipment needs are met are also part of the role. Communication with planning and other departments to ensure stock levels are maintained and planned appropriately is necessary. Backing up material handlers as needed and performing any other duties as assigned by the manager are also expected.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, required
- Forklift certification required
- Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices and OSHA safety regulations
- Ability to read and write English is required
- Knowledge or metric system and conversions is required
- Ability to understand safety labels, manufacturing instructions, safety date sheets, scale readouts, correspondence, labels, code numbers
- Ability to follow verbal instruction
- Mathematical ability needed (add, subtract, multiply, divide, conversion from metric to English units for volume and weight)
- Reasoning ability – apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to problem solve
- Periods of standing, walking, reaching, bending are required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- College Education preferred
- Working knowledge of fragrance materials including wet, dry, viscous, flammable, hot and hazardous substances. Knowledge of proper handling and safe and effective use of fragrance raw materials.
- Working knowledge of compounding procedures and basic understanding of chemistry to teach/counsel proper compounding techniques to prevent deviations and/or troubleshoot occurring deviations.
- Working knowledge of EFfCI, ISO 9001:2015 and SQF.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of up to 20 subordinates
- Teach/counsel proper compounding techniques to prevent deviations and/or troubleshoot occurring deviations
- Initiate, develop and/or support continuous improvement projects with regard to manufacturing effectiveness, material handling and equipment cleaning
- Initiate, develop and support continuous improvement in areas of cGMP, safety, allergen, SSOP, EFfCI and ISO guidelines and internal metrics related to first time right, on-time shipping and lead time
- Oversee the compounding and material handling operations, including but not limited to, manufacture of products according to special instruction, inventory control of raw and stock materials used, bin transfers, warehouse locations, changing drums and refilling transfer containers, mixing, filling and sampling of finished goods
- Oversees the accurate inventory control of materials ensuring lot numbers, warehouse locations and bins, labeling of drums, stock fragrance and transfer containers are being maintained and effectively used to support Material Management and inventory control initiatives
- Oversee Material Handling duties in conjunction with Receiving and Warehouse Management to support effective material movement and management with regard to ingredient locations, stock rotation, and material management in racks and storage rooms
- Follow approved manufacturing protocol, record keeping and methods of operation, including but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures, site regulations, departmental rules, and required regulatory procedures, log books and other supporting data as needed per internal auditing guidelines
- Maintain UltiPro time management database for fragrance production employees, scheduling, approving and verifying time sheets weekly
- Review and maintain open order report, production logs, attend morning production meetings to verify on time production and shipment needs are being met
- Communicate with planning and other departments to ensure stock levels are maintained and planned appropriately
- Backs up material handlers as needed
- Any other duties as assigned by manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
