Compounding Supervisor

Universal Beauty Products Inc.; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Beauty Products is seeking a Batching (Compounding) Supervisor to lead the Compounding Department in Glendale Heights, IL. You will oversee daily operations, ensure formulations and batch records are followed, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement with Compounding Technicians and Pre-Weigh staff.

The role requires hands-on compounding experience, lean mindset, and strong collaboration with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in factory/manufacturing with hands-on compounding and pre-weigh exposure.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree/technical training preferred.
• Experience in cosmetics/personal care or other regulated environments preferred.
• 2 years managing production or compounding teams.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, PPE, and SDS handling.
• Experience with lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong math skills for unit conversions and batch sizing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily compounding and batching to meet schedules and quality.
• Ensure products follow formulations, batch records, SOPs, GMPs and ISO.
• Coach and develop Compounding Technicians and Pre-Weigh staff.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Packaging, and Maintenance.
• Review batch documentation, traceability, equipment cleanliness, and GMP practices.
• Promote a safe, accountable, and team-oriented environment with PPE adherence.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, Right First Time, schedule attainment, yield, and inventory.
• Support audits, CAPAs, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compounding

Team leadership

Safety management

Lean manufacturing

SOP adherence

Batch documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical training preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Universal Beauty Products is seeking an experienced Batching (Compounding) Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the Compounding Department. This position is responsible for ensuring cosmetic products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FDA Cosmetic GMPs, ISO 22716, customer requirements, and company quality standards. The Compounding Supervisor provides leadership to Compounding Technicians and Pre-Weigh Associates while driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Duties

• Lead daily compounding and batching operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensure all products are manufactured according to approved formulations, batch records, SOPs, FDA Cosmetic GMPs, ISO 22716, and company policies.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Compounding Technicians and Pre-Weigh associates while maintaining clear expectations for safety, quality, attendance, and productivity.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Packaging, and Maintenance to support workflow, resolve issues, and minimize downtime.
• Review batch documentation, material traceability, equipment cleanliness, and Good Documentation Practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Promote a safe, accountable, and team-oriented work environment through routine safety observations, proper PPE use, and prompt follow-up on unsafe conditions.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including safety, Right First Time, schedule attainment, batch yield, labor efficiency, downtime, and inventory accuracy.
• Support audits, investigations, CAPAs, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen department performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in factory or manufacturing facility environments with hands-on compounding and pre-weigh exposure, minimum 5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated ability to manage production or compounding teams effectively while fostering teamwork and accountability
• Knowledge of safety standards in production environments, including safety protocol adherence and risk mitigation strategies, experience in handling raw chemicals, reading safety data sheets (SDS) and enforcing strict PPE.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting when necessary
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management practices is advantageous
• Understanding of PPLH and other manufacturing KPI's. Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions and quality documentation.
• Excellent mathematical and calculating skills for converting metric units, computing raw materials mass, and modifying batch record sizes.
• Computer proficiency required, Microsoft Office, SAP or ERP experience preferred.

Join us as an Compounding Supervisor where your leadership fuels innovation! Bring your expertise in manufacturing processes, safety standards, and team management to help us deliver quality products efficiently. We're committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment that values your contributions. Salary: $60000.00 - $80000.00 per year