Fragrance Compounding & Automation Supervisor

Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fragrance company based in Sharjah is seeking a Fragrance Compounding & Automation Supervisor. The ideal candidate will manage both automated and manual fragrance compounding processes, ensure equipment maintenance, and maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field is required, along with strong skills in problem-solving and organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong interest and capability in maintenance of equipment.
• Displays curiosity and attention to technical details.
• Able to work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cleaning and routine maintenance of the Roxane K system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors related to the Roxane robot.
• Accurately fill fragrance raw materials into the Roxane K robot.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Hands-on technical maintenance

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in fragrance compounding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Roxane automatic dosing systems

Job description

Seluz, Beyond the Senses!

As Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company, we are inspired by the most special moments of the life and the human spirit since our establishment; we blend the unprecedented richness of nature with our never‑ending passion in our dynamic, innovative and creative world, and continue to bring the most special fragrances and flavors into life.

We’re looking for a Fragrance Compounding & Automation Supervisor who will be part of our growing team at Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company in Sharjah, UAE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemistry or a related scientific/technical field.
• Strong organizational skills with a systematic and structured working approach.
• Demonstrates pragmatic thinking and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to make quick decisions, prioritize tasks effectively, and delegate when necessary.
• Shows strong interest and capability in hands‑on technical maintenance of equipment.
• Understands the critical importance of maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Displays curiosity and attention to technical details.
• Able to work accurately, neatly, and efficiently under pressure.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experienced in fragrance compounding; experience with automatic dosing systems (e.g., Roxane, Contexa) is strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Roxane K & Laboratory Operations

• Ensure proper cleaning and routine maintenance of the Roxane K system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors related to the Roxane robot.
• Monitor spare parts and lab consumables and take timely action to replenish stock.
• Perform daily routine checks on Roxane scales.
• Monitor nitrogen and compressed air supplies.
• Ensure no raw materials remain in Roxane K or the Compounding Laboratory beyond their expiry date.
• Accurately fill fragrance raw materials into the Roxane K robot.
• Ensure sensitive fragrance materials are stored and handled correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑balanced daily work schedule.
• Monitor incoming fragrance requests and create an effective work plan.
• Oversee fragrance preparation via the Roxane robot as well as manual compounding.
• Process incoming requests sequentially while also considering urgency levels.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on incoming and completed work, including lead times from request to final fragrance oil delivery.

Manual Fragrance Compounding Duties

• Complete formulas coming from the Roxane robot by weighing raw materials not dosed automatically.
• Mix finalized fragrance formulations.
• Conduct trials/tests requested by perfumers.
• Keep raw material shelves clean, organized, and regularly monitor expiry dates.
• Maintain a tidy and well‑organized workspace at all times.
• Collect laboratory waste in accordance with OHS regulations and dispose of it properly.
• Maintain full confidentiality regarding company information and formulations.
• Return finished fragrances to the requesting person in a timely manner.
• Provide recommendations to the manager for continuous improvement of processes and workflow.
• Perform all additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by the manager or management in line with the role.