Director of Compounding

Reporting to the Senior Director, Process Engineering, the Director of Compounding is responsible for the oversight of all compounding and batch manufacturing activities in the company. This includes direction, management, and oversight of raw material staging and weigh-up, hot pour (anhydrous) and emulsion batching, in-process control, batch record execution, and release of bulk to filling and packaging. Ensures every batch is made right the first time, on schedule, and in full compliance with cGMP and customer requirements, with the compounding area ready for an unannounced FDA or client audit at all times.

Reports operational and quality performance on a regular and timely basis to management. Submits capital purchases and significant proposed actions for approval. Handles special projects as required. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in personal care/cosmetics batch manufacturing with specific hands-on experience in hot pour products such as natural deodorant.

Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.

Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.

• Direct and optimize all compounding operations, including raw material staging, weigh-up, batching, in-process testing, and bulk transfer to filling, to meet schedule, yield, quality, and cost targets
• Run hot pour, emulsion, and cold-process batching across kettles, mixers, and transfer systems; set and enforce process parameters such as temperature profiles, mixing speed and time, order of addition, and cooling and hold conditions
• Deliver batches that meet specification on the first attempt; own batch adjustment, rework, and scrap rates and drive them down
• Ensure every batch record is complete, accurate, and reviewed in real time, not after the fact
• Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA for compounding events in partnership with Quality, and close actions on time
• Keep the compounding area inspection-ready every day under cGMP (21 CFR 210/211), ISO 22716, and customer audit standards; represent compounding in FDA, client, and third-party audits and respond to findings with durable corrective actions
• Own compounding SOPs, work instructions, cleaning and sanitization procedures, and equipment logs; keep them current, trained, and followed
• Partner with R&D and Process Engineering on scale-up and tech transfer of new formulas; confirm process parameters before the first commercial batch
• Own equipment readiness and utilization for compounding assets; partner with Maintenance on preventive maintenance, calibration, and capital requests
• Build and maintain a documented training and qualification program for every compounding role so that no one runs a process they are not qualified on
• Ensure compounding operations comply with safety standards, including hot surfaces, chemical handling, PPE, and lockout/tagout, and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient working environment
• Define, track, and report compounding KPIs (schedule attainment, yield, right-first-time, deviations, safety) and use them to prioritize improvement work
• Analyze volume, throughput, and capacity to develop labor, equipment, and shift plans that support business growth
• Manage department budget, associated costs, and resources
• Participate as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions
• Collaborate with Planning, Filling and Packaging, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Project Management to keep customer commitments
• Select, evaluate, develop, and manage compounding supervisors, leads, and technicians across shifts to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational problems

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field, or…