Lotions & Dispersions Supervisor

Solesence; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Solésence Beauty Science in Romeoville, IL seeks a Lotions & Dispersions Supervisor to lead all compounding operations in an FDA-regulated cosmetics facility. You will oversee technicians, manage batch execution, and ensure cGMP compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in cosmetic manufacturing with 2+ years in supervision, strong knowledge of FDA regulations, and experience with batch records and QA collaboration. Competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with batch manufacturing, compounding operations, and GMP-regulated production environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily compounding activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Oversee weighing, staging, dispensing, and blending of raw materials per procedures.
• Ensure batches align with Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and approved formulations.
• Monitor production efficiency, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate changeovers, cleaning, and sanitation to minimize downtime and cross-contamination.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Packaging to support production objectives.

Skills

Cosmetic manufacturing

Leadership

Quality systems

FDA regulations

cGMP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position:Lotions & Dispersions Supervisor

Location: Romeoville, IL

Job Id:158

# of Openings:1

Lotions & Dispersions Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Quality

Status: Full -time, Non-Exempt

Last Revised: July 2026

ABOUT US

We are a rapidly growing company named Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Beauty Company for 2023. Our mission is to enhance lives through healthy skin, partnering with beauty brands to develop and manufacture products that promote skin health for all. We believe the future of sun care is the future of beauty™.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Compounding Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing all compounding operations within an FDA-regulated cosmetic manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient production of bulk cosmetic products while maintaining compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, quality standards, and company policies.

The Compounding Supervisor oversees personnel, equipment, documentation, material handling, batch execution, and process improvements to support operational excellence and product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily compounding activities to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
• Oversee the weighing, staging, dispensing, and blending of raw materials according to approved manufacturing procedures and batch records.
• Ensure all batches are produced in accordance with Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and approved formulations.
• Monitor production efficiency, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate changeovers, cleaning, and sanitation activities to minimize downtime and prevent cross-contamination.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Packaging departments to support production objectives.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with FDA Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR Part 117 where applicable, MoCRA requirements, and cosmetic GMP guidance), company SOPs, and quality standards.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation of all production activities, deviations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate nonconformances, consumer complaints, and out-of-specification results.
• Maintain strict adherence to traceability, lot control, and document retention requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Compounding Technicians and Lead Compounders.
• Conduct employee training on GMPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
• Manage employee performance through coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Equipment & Process Control

• Ensure compounding equipment is properly operated, cleaned, calibrated, and maintained.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with the Maintenance department.
• Monitor critical process parameters and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in validation and qualification activities for equipment and manufacturing processes.

Inventory & Material Management

• Ensure availability of raw materials, components, and production supplies.
• Verify proper material identification, status labeling, and inventory control.
• Monitor material usage and investigate variances.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of raw materials and batch yields.
• Maintain FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and inventory traceability practices.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs.
• Ensure employees utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct routine safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree or minimum High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with batch manufacturing, compounding operations, and GMP-regulated production environments required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of FDA cosmetic regulations, cGMPs, and quality systems.
• Understanding of cosmetic formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret batch records, formulas, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position in a manufacturing setting:

• Primarily standing work performed in a lab/ manufacturing environment, including extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent walking and standing required when visiting production areas, attending meetings on the production floor, or engaging with plant personnel.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments, which may include noise, dust, temperature variations, and the need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and carry materials such as files, laptops, or samples weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Visual and auditory acuity are necessary for reading reports, viewing computer screens, and communicating effectively in person and via digital platforms.
• Manual dexterity for keyboarding, writing, and handling office tools and technology.
• Occasional travel between manufacturing sites or to attend off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Must be able to work overtime. Possible holidays and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER

Solésence Beauty Science is an Equal Employment Opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, employers must verify both the identity and employment authorization of every employee. Therefore, employees and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. While our current hiring plans do not include sponsorship, we remain open to evaluating individual circumstances based on company needs and future opportunities.

Base pay rate for this position is: $38-45.57 hour