1st shift Compounding Supervisor

Position Purpose/Summary

The Compounding Supervisor is responsible to provide 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.

Position 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 product.
• 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.
• Cook up 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience required (5-8 years preferred) in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Physical Capabilities: Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs. Movement: Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight hour shift. Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly