Lead, Compounding

About the Company

Voyant Beauty specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal, and home care products. We partner with brands, retailers, and businesses to create custom formulations and products, including skincare, haircare, bath and body products, and fragrances. As a one-stop-shop, Voyant Beauty helps bring beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in employee growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement. Safety is a core value, and we prioritize the well-being of our team members to ensure a secure and thriving work environment.

About the Role

The Lead Compounder oversees daily compounding operations within the assigned department to ensure efficient and accurate batch production. This role maintains quality and compliance standards, trains and mentors team members, and ensures equipment and documentation align with cGMP standards. The Lead Compounder supports production timelines and provides technical guidance on batch formulation and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate compounding activities, ensuring adherence to batch records, formulas, and production schedules.
• Conduct Changeovers (C/O) between products, including equipment setup, sanitation, and validation.
• Accurately batch and sample scheduled product runs, acting as either the main point of completion or reviewer.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to compounders on safe, accurate, and efficient compounding practices, as well as GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain, review, and approve production documentation, including logbooks, batch records, and other required paperwork to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials, supplies, and finished products as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges promptly.
• Participate in team meetings to communicate updates, discuss process improvements, and ensure alignment with production targets and safety standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trial batches, production updates on batches, validations, flushes, or other additional compounding tasks.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, sanitized, and ready for use in compliance with cGMP.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Set shift priorities, communicate, and collaborate effectively to meet timelines.

Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Preferred).
• 4-6 years in a chemical or manufacturing compounding role (Required).
• 4-6 years prior experience in a lead or mentoring capacity (Preferred).

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of batch records, equipment operation, and compounding procedures (Medium proficiency).
• Communication skills with the ability to effectively train and mentor team members (High proficiency).
• Proficient in GMP practices, including documentation and process adherence (High proficiency).
• Ability to accurately complete and review production documentation (High proficiency).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, JDE, PV, DSI, and retrieval of SOPs (High proficiency).
• Mathematical skills for accurate measurement and batch preparation (High proficiency).
• Ability to become certified or licensed to operate forklifts (High proficiency).
• Experience with Changeover procedures and equipment sanitation requirements (Medium proficiency).
• Capable of coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams for trial and special batches (Medium proficiency).
• Troubleshooting skills for compounding and equipment-related issues (Low proficiency).

Benefits

We provide eligible full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, along with flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance (basic and supplemental).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (basic and supplemental).
• Supplemental benefits including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, and identity theft protection.
• 401(K)-retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement.

Specific benefits and eligibility may vary by location. For hourly positions, a shift premium may apply based on the assigned work schedule. This position is also eligible to participate in our short-term incentive (bonus) plan.