Blending Operator Lead

lieflabs; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Education Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Lief Labs in Valencia, CA is seeking a Blending Operator Lead to guide blending operators, coordinate daily priorities, and ensure each batch meets safety, quality, cGMP, and FDA standards. This hands‑on lead role combines technical expertise with team leadership and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes process improvements, cross‑functional collaboration, and production schedule adherence, with occasional weekend/overtime based on demand.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a blending operator, including 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of blending equipment, processes, and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and manufacturing quality-control practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and guide blending operators while providing feedback.
• Coordinate blending work to support production schedules and timely delivery.
• Set up and calibrate blending equipment per SOPs.
• Monitor processes and inspect materials for accuracy and quality.
• Partner with Quality Control/Assurance to meet cGMP and FDA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Blending equipment

Job description

Blending Operator Lead
Production | Valencia, California | Non-Exempt

1st Shift: 5am – 1:30pm. M-F and Weekends as needed.

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house product development and R&D team create the best-tasting and cutting-edge supplement formulations. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for many supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.)

Lead Quality. Build a Strong Team. Keep Production Moving.

Join our Production team as a Blending Operator Lead and take an active role in turning raw materials into consistent, high-quality products. You will guide blending operators, coordinate daily priorities, and help ensure every batch meets safety, quality, cGMP, FDA, and internal standards. This is an opportunity for an experienced blending professional to combine hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

In this hands‑on lead role, you will:

• Lead, train, and guide blending operators while providing clear, constructive performance feedback.
• Coordinate and prioritize blending work to support production schedules and on‑time product delivery.
• Set up and calibrate blending equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
• Monitor blending processes and inspect materials to maintain accuracy, consistency, quality, and uniformity.
• Partner with Quality Control and Quality Assurance to meet cGMP, FDA, and internal quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Maintain accurate production, material usage, and equipment maintenance records.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Promote a safe work environment and reinforce safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Support the development and revision of blending procedures and protocols.
• Coordinate with inventory and procurement teams to help maintain raw‑material availability.
• Contribute to cross‑functional meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and awareness of relevant industry and regulatory changes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

How You’ll Lead

This is a non‑supervisory lead position. You will provide day‑to‑day guidance, training, coordination, and feedback to blending operators without direct supervisory responsibility.

What You Bring

You are a safety‑and quality‑minded manufacturing professional who can balance technical execution, team guidance, and changing production priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as a blending operator, including 2 years in a lead or supervisory role; pharmaceutical or dietary supplement manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of blending equipment, processes, and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and manufacturing quality‑control practices.

Skills That Help You Succeed

• Clear communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and foster a collaborative, results‑focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, or overtime based on production needs.

Physical Requirements

This active role regularly involves talking, hearing, grasping, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must be able to grasp, lift, and/or move items weighing more than 40 pounds. The role also requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Travel & Schedule

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Weekend, holiday, or overtime work may be required based on production demands.

Work Environment

The role will be performed in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment, where products are produced under strict regulatory and quality standards to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance. This environment includes controlled cleanroom facilities, documented processes, and adherence to FDA 21 CFR Part 211 requirements. Employees must follow all GMP procedures, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and participate in quality assurance activities.

The offices are clean, orderly, properly lit and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Why This Role

• Be a key leader in a quality‑driven, regulated manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on product quality and operational performance
• Grow your leadership skills while helping to deliver meaningful change

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $22.98 - $26.42 per hour

Starting pay is determined by several factors including experience, skills, education, training, and market conditions.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Participation
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Suppose you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran. In that case, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment‑qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.