Lead, Compounding

Voyant Beauty; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty in Illinois seeks a Lead Compounder to oversee daily compounding operations, ensuring quality and compliance with cGMP standards. You will train and mentor teammates, review batch records, and support production timelines with precise formulation and equipment operation.

You'll coordinate changeovers, sanitation, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 4-6 years in a chemical or manufacturing compounding role required.
• 4-6 years in a lead or mentoring capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate compounding activities, ensuring adherence to batch records, formulas, and production schedules.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to compounders on GMP, safety, and compounding practices.
• Maintain, review, and approve production documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials and finished products as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Batch records

GMP compliance

Training and mentoring

Communication

Documentation

Process improvements

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

JDE

PV

DSI

Forklift operation

Job description

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well‑being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

The Lead Compounder oversees daily compounding operations within the assigned department to ensure efficient and accurate batch production. This role is responsible for maintaining quality and compliance standards, training and mentoring team members, and ensuring equipment and documentation align with cGMP standards. The Lead Compounder plays a critical role in supporting production timelines and providing technical guidance on batch formulation and equipment operation.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate compounding activities, ensuring adherence to batch records, formulas, and production schedules. Conduct Changeovers (C/O) between products, including equipment setup, sanitation, and validation. Accurately batch and sample scheduled product runs, acting as either main point of completion or reviewer.
• Provide hands‑on training and guidance to compounders on safe, accurate, and efficient compounding practices, as well as GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain, review, and approve production documentation, including logbooks, batch records, and other required paperwork to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials, supplies, and finished products as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, collaborating cross‑functional teams to resolve challenges promptly.
• Participate in team meetings to communicate updates, discuss process improvements, and ensure alignment with production targets and safety standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trial batches, production updates on batches, validations, flushes, and other related activities.

Or Other Additional Compounding Tasks

• Ensure equipment is maintained, sanitized, and ready for use in compliance with cGMP.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to set shift priorities, communicate, and collaborate effectively to meet timelines.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years in a chemical or manufacturing compounding role (Required)
• 4-6 years prior experience in a lead or mentoring capacity (Preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of batch records, equipment operation, and compounding procedures (Medium proficiency)
• Communication skills with the ability to effectively train and mentor team members (High proficiency)
• Proficient in GMP practices, including documentation and process adherence (High proficiency)
• Ability to accurately complete and review production documentation (High proficiency)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, JDE, PV, DSI, and retrieval of SOPs (High proficiency)
• Mathematical skills for accurate measurement and batch preparation (High proficiency)
• Ability to become certified or licensed to operate forklifts (High proficiency)
• Experience with Changeover procedures and equipment sanitation requirements (Medium proficiency)
• Capable of coordinating with customers and cross‑functional teams for trial and special batches (Medium proficiency)
• Troubleshooting skills for compounding and equipment‑related issues (Low proficiency)

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

At Voyant Beauty, we are committed to transparency in our hiring process in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The base compensation for this position is described in the above posting. This position is also eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive (bonus) plan. For hourly positions, a shift premium may apply based on the assigned work schedule. We provide eligible full‑time employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance options, along with applicable flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA). In addition, we also offer options for life and AD&D insurance (basic and supplemental) along with short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (basic and supplemental). Other supplemental benefit options include accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance along with identity theft protection. Employees can take advantage of a 401(K)-retirement savings plan with company match, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and education reimbursement. This comprehensive benefits package is designed to offer valuable support for you and your family’s health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Specific benefits and eligibility may vary by location. For further information, please contact a member of our hiring team.