Compounding Manager

Astrix Inc

$130K — $140K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 and reducing errors.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA requirements.
  • Experience managing production teams and staff oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily compounding operations, ensuring production schedules are met.
  • Manage and develop production staff, overseeing scheduling and training.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA standards in all activities.
  • Oversee documentation accuracy and quality adherence.
  • Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for production efficiency.
  • Monitor inventory to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive health and retirement benefits.
  • Company 401(k) match.
  • Career growth within a large contract manufacturer serving major beauty brands.
Full Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 130000 | Pay Rate High: 140000
At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Step into a leadership role where you'll run day-to-day compounding operations, develop a strong production team, and directly influence quality, efficiency, and safety in a growing manufacturing environment.

Pay : $130k-$140k w/ 10% bonus potential
Schedule : 1 st shift M-F with flexibility as needed
Type of Job : Direct Hire
Location : Elkhart, IN

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

Compounding Manager Daily Tasks: What you will do:
  • 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.

Compounding Manager Qualifications/Requirements:
  • 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.

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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