Compounding Operations Lead

The-Visual-Pak-Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Visual Pak Companies seeks a Compounding Supervisor to lead the Compounding Department, coordinating with R&D and Manufacturing to evolve formulas and processes. The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, safety, and training while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

The candidate will manage personnel and equipment, drive continuous improvement, and partner with customers to maintain daily blending schedules across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a contract manufacturing environment; 5–8 years preferred.
• Must be flexible to support Manufacturing on all 3 shifts.
• Experience with blending equipment, valves, piping, pumps, processing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Compounding Department using Lean Manufacturing concepts to drive cost, quality and schedule improvements.
• Oversee manufacturing activities to meet quality, quantity, timeliness, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with R&D for new product development and process improvements.
• Develop and implement safety, training, and process documentation programs.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP system knowledge

MS Office

Job description

Visual Pak Companies seeks a Compounding Supervisor to lead the Compounding Department, coordinating with R&D and Manufacturing to evolve formulas and processes. The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, safety, and training while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

The candidate will manage personnel and equipment, drive continuous improvement, and partner with customers to maintain daily blending schedules across shifts.