Compounding Manager

Astrix; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix in Hall County, GA seeks a seasoned production leader to run daily compounding operations and build a high-performing team. You will influence quality, efficiency, and safety while ensuring regulatory compliance in a growing cosmetic/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in compounding, batching, and process improvement, with a track record of reducing errors and improving workflows.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership in cosmetic/pharma manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience in compounding, batching, or mixing.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily compounding, batching, blending, pre-weigh, and material handling to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, and develop production personnel while ensuring appropriate staffing and consistent execution of procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, SOPs, FDA requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production and manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate deviations, batching issues, and production errors and implement corrective actions.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations with Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, productivity, and production capabilities.
• Support development and implementation of new compounding processes and manufacturing methods.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment with proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Monitor equipment, raw materials, and safety supplies to support uninterrupted production.
• Support audit readiness and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Manage timekeeping and daily departmental priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality focus

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Pay Rate Low: 120000 | Pay Rate High: 125000

Step into a leadership role where you'll run day-to-day compounding operations, develop a strong production team, and directly influence quality, efficiency, and safety in a growing manufacturing environment.

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Pay

Up to $125K

Location

Hall County, GA

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily compounding, batching, blending, pre-weigh, and material handling activities to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, and develop production personnel while ensuring appropriate staffing and consistent execution of procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, SOPs, FDA requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production and manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate deviations, batching issues, and production errors and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for complex manufacturing issues in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, workflows, productivity, and production capabilities.
• Support the development and implementation of new compounding processes and manufacturing methods.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment, including proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Monitor equipment, raw materials, and safety supplies to support uninterrupted production.
• Support audit readiness and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Manage timekeeping, overtime approvals, and daily departmental priorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in a cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in compounding, batching, or mixing operations.
• Proven track record of improving production processes, reducing errors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, SOP, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience managing teams, including scheduling, training, and performance management across production shifts.