Manufacturing/Compounding Manager

Pay: $95,000 - $125,000 with bonus potential and PTO!

As the Manager in a dynamic personal care contract manufacturing environment, you will lead the compounding and sanitization departments. Your mission will be to strategically plan, organize, and develop processes and objectives to meet and exceed production goals, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Oversee the management of compounding, sanitization, and chemical room operations, ensuring optimal use of personnel, materials, equipment, and time.Budget Management: Develop and oversee the compounding department’s annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.Team Development: Lead recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and the implementation of corrective actions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Quality and Compliance: Ensure all compounding activities comply with GMP standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Maintain the integrity of the quality system, overseeing documentation, corrective actions, and deviation reporting.Safety and Efficiency: Champion a culture of safety and efficiency, implementing OSHA guidelines and continuously seeking process improvements to enhance productivity and product quality.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align compounding operations with overall production needs and company objectives. Spearhead continuous improvement projects to advance operational excellence.RequirementsRequired Skills/AbilitiesAdvanced Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, ensuring clear understanding and adherence to objectives.Problem-Solving Excellence: Proven track record of identifying issues, analyzing data, and implementing strategic solutions under pressure.Leadership and Organization: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of personal care product manufacturing, compounding processes, and production workflows. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with industry-specific software.Required Education and ExperienceEducational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Material Science, or a closely related field, is preferredProfessional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant management experience in a personal care, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.Preferred Education and ExperienceExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.Familiarity with formulations and compounding processes specific to the personal care or pharma industry.Bilingual in English and Spanish


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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