Compounding Department Lead (PM Shift)

About Us

What do we consider our greatest asset? Our passionate team members

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products for the most popular brands in the world, our founders established a company based on the principle of "no surprises" Since 1995, this vision has guided our growth, and we have developed into an organization that pushes the boundaries of formulating and manufacturing. With over 500 full-time employees, we continue to build a highly-engaged team that produces quality products for our customers. We are especially focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; we work together to learn from where we have been and to make where we are going even better.

Elevation Labs is proud to offer employees a competitive benefits package including: paid time off, paid holidays, maternity leave, 401k with company match, bonuses, health insurance with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental and vision plans, life, A&D, short term and long term disability insurance plans and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

Our Mission and Culture

Phenomenal Customer Experiences every day, through highly Engaged and Empowered Colleagues, while impacting our Community in a progressive way.

We believe that the best way to deliver phenomenal customer experiences is to create an environment where our employees feel appreciated and supported. We work to build trust through regular all-hands meetings and approachable leadership. We encourage meaningful relationships and thoughtful interactions between team members at all levels of our organization: our line leads value active engagement on the production floor, and our management team is committed to supporting employee growth and career development. As one of the largest companies in the area, we offer countless ways for you to follow your passion and grow your career.

Aside from our company culture, we are committed to making a positive impact within the Idaho Falls community. Throughout the year our employees host STEM Exposure events at local elementary and middle schools, and we also actively support multiple charities, including the local branches Toys for Tots.

Our Values

Act With Integrity We uphold the highest standard of integrity in all that we do. We honor our commitments and are transparent and honest with our customers, colleagues and communities.

Take Ownership We act with discipline and rigor. We hold ourselves accountable to follow the highest standards and deliver our commitments on time.

Seek Innovative Solutions We challenge the status quo and seek out innovative ways to improve all that we do, from product formulation to production efficiencies and cultural advancements.

Show Care and Respect We deeply care about the health, happiness and safety of our colleagues and communities. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Work And Win Together We believe that success depends on collaboration and teamwork. We work tirelessly with our partners, both internal and external, to deliver Phenomenal Experiences Every Day.

 

Job Summary:

The Compounding Dept Leader is accountable for coordinating and leading daily compounding activities, managing performance of direct reports, ensuring compounding targets are attained and ensuring quality and safety standards are met, while acting as a core member of the continuous improvement team.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compounding team is adhering to our safety guidelines and company core values.
2. Assumes accountability for driving execution of daily schedule, ensuring batch targets are met and efficiency is maximized.
3. Under the guidance of the Compounding Manager, sets performance goals to align with compounding goals and develops high performing team.
4. Complete critical training and for batch assistants and compounders.
5. Set daily batching and cleaning priorities in accordance with weekly schedule and maintain schedule adherence.
6. Acts as a key project team member when interfacing with Research & Development and Continuous Improvement teams for pilot batch, scale up, experimental operations and efficiency studies.
7. Participate in facility Lean Manufacturing operations through Kaizens, RCAs, Gemba, continuous improvement tools etc.
8. Focus on continuous improvement and support the company's Lean Manufacturing Philosophy
9. Ensure all documentation of compounding team is completed accurately and batching requirements are followed.
10. Maintains detailed awareness of batching progress for all in-process batches and reports.
11. Tracks daily KPIs to provide daily direction to the compounding team, communicates challenges and obstacles to Continuous Improvement team and/or support staff and escalates challenges appropriately.
12. Promotes positive continuous improvement environment and helps deliver recognition
13. Reviews, completes and support completion of controlled and reviewed documents to stay within GMP, OTC and Hemp Authority guidelines.
14. Ensures daily, weekly and monthly 5S and housekeeping standards are met.
15. Complies with OSHA and GMP regulations.
16. Corrects and approves direct reports timecards in the UKG system in a timely manner.

 

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Create Batch
   1. Follow manufacturing instructions and record steps including time, temperature, and mixing speed
   2. Confirm raw material cut report
   3. Sign off on raw material addition
2. Verify Quality of Batches
   1. Visually inspect tank and auxiliary equipment prior to use to confirm cleanliness of batching equipment and sign off on compounding worksheet prior to starting batch
   2. Test initial viscosity, pH, and organoleptic characteristics of finished product
3. Maintenance
   1. Serve as technical support to compounding team if issues arise on shift, escalate to maintenance, as necessary.
4. Other Duties as assigned.

 

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

 

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of compounding/manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage allocation of floor responsibilities among team members
• Ability to identify areas of improvement, write and implement CAPAs
• Ability to maintain and modify job order schedule
• Trouble shoot technical challenges and provide solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail

 

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of Leadership experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of compounding experience in cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical or related industry
• OTC/FDA experience preferred.
• Ability to read write and speak English.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate computers and relevant inventory management scanners/system.

 

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50lbs and move 100lbs daily
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment around heavy machinery.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as business needs require.
• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Regularly reach with hands and arms

 

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

Work Environment

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Manufacturing setting with moving machinery
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personal and equipment safety.