Compounding Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage compounders and pre-weighers to the maximization of their jobs, building a strong cohesive team
• Understand and work with compounders on labor utilization and throughput of tanks for best tank utilization
• Hire and train new talent to become compounders and pre-weighers
• Manage tanks and the bulk schedule to maximum efficiency and quality
• "Flex" schedule when it grows or changes to maximize batching and tank utilization
• Manage coordination with Bulk Scheduler to meet all due dates and Customer Service
• Partnership with R&D to apply and sustain best practices in the compounding area
• Analyze processes to facilitate, train and implement process improvements
• Assist in any Capital or repair equipment items
• Assist in making budgets for your department
• Manage spending within the budget you help develop
• Manage Safety Culture every day in your department and with your people
• Give performance evaluations, coaching, and administer discipline when warranted
• Provide supplies to make sure the departments operate accordingly (e.g. bags, storage containers, degreaser, pipets, etc.)
• Perform some responsibilities within payroll and HR (e.g. check timecards; approve, and coordinate PTO within the teams, etc.)
• Assist and support other departments (such as: QC, warehouse, chemical receiving, R&D, Bulk, Production)
• Stimulate a good work environment
• Lead and coach team members in conflicts resolution (discipline and find solutions)

Requirements

• Excellent mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret instructions
• Knowledge of weights and measures and the ability to compare them
• Knowledge of finished blends and raw blends preferred
• Some mechanical experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and roll a 300 lb. drum
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge and experience with supervising and managing people
• Team Player
• Detail Oriented and able to multi-task
• 8 plus years of experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Requires standing lifting and pulling

Qualifications

• 2 Years of College completed or equivalent life experience