Fragrance Production Supervisor

About the role

Vaco is seeking an experienced Fragrance Production Supervisor for a manufacturing facility in Deerfield Beach, FL. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily fragrance compounding operations, supervise production employees and shift leads, and ensure manufacturing orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, team leadership, chemical or raw material handling, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site | Industry: Fragrance / Chemical Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fragrance compounding and production activities, ensuring manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support production personnel and shift leads across multiple shifts.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, production priorities, and workflow to maximize operational efficiency.
• Ensure raw materials, chemicals, equipment, and supplies are available and meet production specifications.
• Monitor compounding processes, including formula accuracy, material dispensing, equipment cleanliness, and proper handling procedures.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA safety requirements, and company quality standards.
• Identify and resolve production delays, equipment issues, material shortages, and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, HR, and other departments on staffing, employee performance, and process improvements.
• Train and certify forklift operators and promote a safe, organized production environment.
• Ensure accurate documentation and utilization of production and inventory systems, including SAP and CAMELOT.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred; bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, chemicals, and GMP requirements is required.
• Experience in fragrance, cosmetics, chemical manufacturing, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with compounding, batching, mixing, or chemical production processes.
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems; SAP and CAMELOT preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret formulas, production instructions, and safety procedures.
• Forklift license required.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the production facility.
• Ability to lift or move 10–50 pounds as needed.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and production-related noise.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.