Compounding Manager

Pay Rate Low: 130000 | Pay Rate High: 140000

At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

$130k-$140k w/ 10% bonus potential

1st shift M-F with flexibility as needed

Direct Hire

Elkhart, IN

• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Company 401(k) match
• Career growth within a large contract manufacturer serving major beauty brands

• Lead daily compounding operations, including pre-weigh, batching, and material handling to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage and develop production staff, including scheduling, training, performance oversight, and shift coordination.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA standards across all compounding activities.
• Oversee documentation accuracy and ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate deviations, batching errors, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize production workflows.
• Monitor inventory of raw materials, equipment, and supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Support troubleshooting of production and compounding issues in collaboration with QA and Engineering teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee audit readiness and ensure timely completion of corrective actions from internal and external audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4–6+ years of leadership experience in a cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience in compounding, batching, or mixing operations.
• Proven track record of improving production processes, reducing errors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience managing teams, including scheduling, training, and performance management across production shifts.