Fragrance Lab Operations Lead & Shipping Supervisor

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Benefits eligible

Zusammenfassung

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. seeks a hands-on, highly organized Fragrance Sample Lab & Shipping Manager to lead the daily operations of our Sample Laboratory and sample shipping functions in Northbrook.

This role combines people leadership, laboratory operations, quality oversight, safety coordination, and customer-focused execution. You will own daily workflow, lead Laboratory Technicians, ensure accurate sample prep and timely shipments, and drive continuous improvement in quality and

Qualifikationen

• Requires associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years laboratory experience; education plus experience considered.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, good judgment, problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate across levels while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Plan, assign, and prioritize daily work for Technician team to meet deadlines.
• Provide hands-on support with sample compounding and lab activities as needed.
• Coordinate preparation, packaging, and shipment of outgoing samples.
• Build cross-training and backup coverage to ensure continuity.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Laboratory Technicians on procedures and safety.
• Monitor team performance and reinforce standards for productivity and quality.
• Partner with Sales and internal teams to set realistic timelines for requests.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and lead process-improvement initiatives.
• Oversee development and validation activities that support commercialization while protecting formulas.
• Manage laboratory supplies and equipment-maintenance programs.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate stability-testing programs and evaluate fragrance samples.
• Lead safety compliance, training, and emergency-preparedness activities.
• Set goals and provide feedback for direct reports.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Portfolio/Project management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. seeks a hands-on, highly organized Fragrance Sample Lab & Shipping Manager to lead the daily operations of our Sample Laboratory and sample shipping functions in Northbrook.

This role combines people leadership, laboratory operations, quality oversight, safety coordination, and customer-focused execution. You will own daily workflow, lead Laboratory Technicians, ensure accurate sample prep and timely shipments, and drive continuous improvement in quality and