Compounding Manager

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client, a rapidly growing contract manufacturer specializing in products for consumer and OTC markets, is seeking to hire a Compounding Manager. The company is known for its focus on quality, safety, customer service, and operational excellence within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$80k

Position Overview:

The Compounding Manager is responsible for leading daily compounding and blending operations. This is an on-site, first-shift leadership position, with flexibility required to work Saturdays based on business needs. The Compounding Manager will oversee a critical step in the manufacturing process where raw materials—such as powders, liquids, and active ingredients—are accurately weighed, measured, and combined according to precise formulas (batch records) to create a bulk product. This process can involve dissolving, mixing, heating, cooling, emulsifying, or homogenizing ingredients to achieve the desired consistency, stability, and performance in finished goods. The Compounding Manager directly supervises a team of compounders and ensures formulations are produced safely, accurately, and in full compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards. 

Responsibilities of the Compounding Manager:

• Oversee day-to-day compounding operations, including workflow coordination, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Directly supervise and support a team of compounders, providing training, instruction, and performance guidance.
• Ensure all formulations are prepared accurately following detailed batch records, including precise weighing and sequencing of ingredients.
• Monitor all stages of the compounding process, including measuring, mixing, transferring, and labeling of raw materials to ensure accuracy and full traceability.
• Maintain precise documentation, including batch records, cleaning logs, inventory tracking, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements (FDA, OSHA, and internal procedures).
• Enforce strict safety protocols when working with aerosols, flammable materials, and chemical ingredients.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure materials and schedules align with manufacturing priorities.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, and inventory control of raw materials across multiple production areas.
• Investigate process deviations, errors, or non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compounding equipment (e.g., mixers, transfer pumps, homogenizers) is clean, calibrated, and functioning properly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, consistency, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide hands-on support as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Compounding Manager:

• Hands-on experience in compounding, blending, or mixing operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience managing production or technical staff.
• Strong understanding of formulation processes, including precise weighing, ingredient sequencing, and batch accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Experience working in regulated environments requiring adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and compliance standards.
• Comfort working with industrial processing and mixing equipment.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with a focus on safety and quality.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Compounding Manager:

• Experience in OTC, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or personal care manufacturing.
• Background in contract manufacturing or multi-site production environments.
• Familiarity with aerosol or flammable material processing.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience optimizing processes or workflows.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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