Packaging Lead

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the efficient, accurate and consistent processing of all raw materials needed for the quality production of personal care products manufactured to customer specifications.

• Lead the shift of the compounding department by assigning daily tasks, ensuring compounders and sanitizers are following instructions and maintaining productivity.
• Mix, compound, process, test, adjust and modify ingredients to successfully carry out and complete the manufacturing process of the many personal care products produced in accordance with written instructions.
• Continually communicate with the Compounding Supervisor/Manager and staff to ensure production of top‑quality finished goods. Diverse product knowledge in inspecting parts (versatility).
• Responsible for consistent observance of cGMPs, SOPs and Safety Procedures. Working knowledge of appropriate industry regulations.
• Check and review in‑process production to ensure compliance with customer specifications, GMP regulations, and GDP guidance.
• Maintain proper handling and storage of materials and equipment needed for production.
• Carry out inspection assignments of all production equipment to safeguard company profits by maintaining equipment in good and safe working condition. Report issues to compounding supervisors or facilities director.
• Train new employees in the compounding/pre‑weigh departments.
• Assist in SOP and Work Instruction development with supervisors and management.
• Ensuring all checklists are completed when performed on your shift.
• Communicate with supervisors, production and scheduling departments to ensure smooth transition of bulk from compounding to production.
• Audit compounders documentation and process adherence ensuring accurate and appropriate performance.
• Track department inventory.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision.
• Attend all Company training encompassing GMP, SOP, SAFETY and cross training to expand employee capabilities.

• Must have strong verbal and writing skills along with strong communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English;
  Spanish a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Requires basic working knowledge for fundamental math skills.
• Good communication skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to perform the job with a high level of safety awareness.

• This position functions on the compounding floor and therefore, will experience characteristics commonly found in a liquids manufacturing setting. Characteristics would include (but not limited to):
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Exposure to chemicals during the handling of which PPE is required.
  • Hot/humid conditions.
  • Wet conditions.

• This is a full‑time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per shift depending on shift assigned.
• Overtime notice will be communicated as far in advance as feasible, however, based on the nature of the work overtime notice may be less than one work day at times.

• No travel is expected for this position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to drive a Forklift.