Compounding Manager - Cosmetics

Our client, a leading manufacturer of skincare, and personal care products, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Compounding Manager to oversee its compounding and production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing professional with a background in cosmetics, skincare, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing who has strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of compounding processes, GMP standards, and production management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing production teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across the compounding department.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily compounding, mixing, processing, pre-weighing, and raw material handling activities.
• Coordinate production schedules, manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of production targets.
• Monitor batch manufacturing performance, productivity, inventory levels, and departmental operating costs.
• Ensure accurate inventory management of raw materials, bases, and other production ingredients.
• Identify operational challenges and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and minimize production delays.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, supervise, and support compounding personnel, including team leaders and senior operators.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and employee development.
• Provide coaching and guidance to ensure employees follow proper compounding procedures and production standards.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility across different production areas.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused team environment.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all manufacturing and compounding activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and quality control procedures.
• Oversee deviation reporting, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure the department is prepared for regulatory and customer audits, including Health Canada and FDA inspections.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the compounding and storage areas.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Enforce workplace safety procedures and ensure employees follow established safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety checks and address potential equipment or environmental hazards.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a senior compounder, team lead, or supervisory/management capacity within cosmetics, skincare, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic compounding, mixing, batching, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience managing production schedules, inventory, manpower allocation, and operational performance.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives is highly desirable.