Second Shift - Compounder Lead

Description

The Compounding Lead - is responsible for overseeing that all batches are processed as scheduled, according to formula procedures and cGMP standards.

• Assist Compounding Support Manager in directing the activities of Compounders and Platform Sanitizers.
• Assists Compounding Support Manager in ensuring cGMP and proper safety procedures are followed during operations hours.
• Performs all Compounder duties and responsibilities (see Compounder job descriptions).
• Develops, directs, and manages Compounding personnel and trains them to properly utilize all equipment and tools in all areas of platform.
• Leads by example in following SOPs and established cGMP practices to manufacture cosmetics or OTC batches utilizing the various compounding tanks, kettles, transfer pumps, mixers.
• Actively points out discrepancies in procedures to ensure practices match the documented task.
• Ensures housekeeping functions of the Compounding department are followed.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate compounding functions by following cGMP and SOP guidelines.
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are in good condition, submits work orders for corrective action when required.
• Ensures that all SOPs applicable/relating to Compounding are current and that all staff are trained in their use.
• Investigates in-process, product and equipment failures and writes reports when required.
• Provides coaching and recognition/correction to team members. Documents performance of team members in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance at work.
• Ability to learn how to use the different pieces of equipment used to perform the compounding and platform sanitizing activities.
• Ability to learn and navigate an MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to think quickly and make decisions while considering all internal and external customer requirements.
• Organized and analytical.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

• High School Degree.
• Minimum 2 years chemical mixing/compounding experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and employee relations skills necessary.
• Leadership experience.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires some walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, balance, and stretch.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Able to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and vibration.
• Employee is subject to other hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current,chemicals, and heat.
• Able to see color.
• Able to use GMP required garments and safety equipment as required by SOPs and GMPs.