Compounding Team Leader-Morning Shift

Deciem Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation & Personal Days

Paid parental leave

Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays

Dog-friendly office

Employee Assistance Program

Development Grants & LinkedIn Learning

Discount on DECIEM products

Job summary

DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company, is growing and seeking a Compounding Team Leader for its Etobicoke facility. You will supervise technicians, ensure PPE and safety, and back up management while driving quality and productivity on the GMP floor.

You will leverage D365 and Google Sheets to analyze data, lead Tier 2 meetings, manage water dispensing, support NPD/EPD, and verify batch documentation with GDP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Post-Secondary education in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of leadership and/or people management experience, with proven ability to coach and mentor employees.
• Strong knowledge of compounding equipment, including kettles, pumps, agitators, hoists, and scales.
• Familiarity with 5S processes and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of staff: oversee technicians, enforce PPE in GMP areas, provide guidance with Short Interval Controls.
• Quality compliance: monitor batch sheets and SOPs, ensure quality and GDP compliance.
• Management support: backup for manager and technicians as needed.
• System expertise: proficient in D365 and Google Sheets to view/edit/analyze data.
• Tier 2 leadership: lead Tier 2 meetings with team leaders and staff.
• Water dispensing control: manage water dispensing for all batches.
• Downtime prevention: prevent downtime; keep equipment clean and troubleshoot minor issues.
• NPD/EPD execution: work on new/existing product development batches; train staff.
• Batch documentation: verify documents for accuracy and GDP compliance; coordinate corrective actions.
• Logbook verification: perform final logbook checks before submission.

Skills

Staff supervision

GMP compliance

PPE compliance

Short Interval Controls

D365 proficiency

Google Sheets

Tier 2 leadership

Water dispensing control

Downtime prevention

NPD/EPD execution

GDP documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary science

Tools

D365

Google Sheets

Job description

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly, and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Compounding Team Leader to provide visible leadership on the Compounding floor.

This is a full-time role based out of our 123 Eastside Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated base hourly pay for this position is $29.00 to $ 31.00 per hour.

Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Supervision of staff: Oversee technicians to ensure employee safety, enforce PPE compliance within GMP areas, and provide guidance with Short Interval Controls in conversation on the Standard Work Card.
• Quality compliance: Monitor technician adherence to batch sheets and SOPs to maintain quality standards with Short Interval Controls in conversation on the Standard Work Card; accountable for product quality issues.
• Management support: Serve as backup for both the manager and technicians, assuming either role as needed.
• System expertise: Demonstrate strong proficiency in D365, Google Sheets, and other software to view, edit, and analyze compounding data.
• Tier 2 leadership: Lead Tier 2 meetings with team leaders and compounding support staff.
• Water dispensing control: Manage and coordinate water dispensing for all batches.
• Downtime prevention: Implement preventive measures, including ensuring batching equipment and pumps are clean, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, and ensuring QC instructions are completed and properly communicated.
• NPD/EPD execution: Actively work on new and existing product development batches; train technicians on new procedures and technologies.
• Batch documentation: Verify batch sheets and documents for accuracy and GDP compliance; coordinate corrective actions with technicians when errors are identified.
• Logbook verification: Conduct final logbook checks before submission to ensure no GDP errors remain before signing.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• High School Diploma required; Post-Secondary education in a scientific discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food manufacturing environment
• 1–3 years of leadership and/or people management experience, with proven ability to coach and mentor employees
• Strong knowledge of operating compounding equipment, including fully/semi-automatic kettles, pumps, agitators, hoists, and scales
• Familiarity with 5S processes and Lean Manufacturing concepts

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Play in the grey.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.