BLENDING SUPERVISOR - 2nd SHIFT

This position is an EVENING SHIFT - 2nd Shift

Formulated Solutions Innovates, Formulates and Creates consumer brands. We put together a broadly talented team of experts in manufacturing, production, laboratory, regulatory, distribution and marketing, that possesses an unparalleled drive to deliver market-ready products of the highest quality. Our in-house technologies in Aerosol, Biochemistry, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and Polymer Chemistry, coupled with innovative package design and strategic marketing services, provides clients with one of the fastest design-to-market solutions in the world. We serve companies in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care and specialty chemical applications. We also support small and large companies in generating and producing unique products for the retail market.

Formulated Solutions offers a wide range of benefit options for our full-time employees, allowing them to find the right plan to enroll into. We also offer 401k with a company match and much more! If you are hard-working, self-motivated and looking for a new and exciting career opportunity, apply today!

Primary Purpose

Assume responsibility for and exercise leadership and initiative in all matters affecting Blending operations. Exhibit strong “ownership” of blending operations using a hands-on approach to management. Demonstrate proactive, positive, “can-do” leadership by setting an example for subordinates to follow. Plan, organize and manage employees and equipment to meet quality/regulatory objectives, production schedules, and cost targets.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implement realistic production schedules. Schedule overtime and/or variations in work schedules to meet commitments. Work overtime, split shifts, and weekends as needed. Work before and after shift to prepare, organize and complete blending commitments as required.
• Openly communicate with subordinates, peers, and others to clarify and meet blending goals. Represent company management to subordinates.
• Understand process and product quality objectives and implement blending systems to maintain regulatory compliance and achieve improvement goals.
• Enforce all company policies: dress codes, attendance rules, safety procedures, etc.
• Foster growth and participation in improving operations by mentoring and developing subordinates.
• Conduct ongoing and formal employee evaluations providing feedback to employees as required. Implement rewards and discipline/reprimands per company policy.
• Understand and follow verbal instructions in English.
• Accurately count production or inventory items and neatly record results.
• Identify mistakes and immediately bring to the attention of operators.
• Notify management if instructions appear to be incorrect or cannot be followed. Stop work until resolved or follow procedure for the circumstance.
• Neatly and accurately record data per FDA Good Documentation Practices.
• Report on production and quality goals
• Participate in equipment/process validation studies.
• Share information and ideas to improve individual and team effectiveness.
• Cooperate and work with other employees to make an effective team.
  
  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)

• Set-up lines and work area for blending: Containers, labels, scales, instructions, data collection sheets, etc. Complete batch set-up records.
• Set-up pumps and motors to pump materials as needed.
• Operate blending machines and liquid pumps.
• Monitor and make machine adjustments during operation as required.
• Clean tanks, blades, product delivery tubes/hoses, fillers, hoppers, tanks, nozzles, drums, etc. Obtain QA acceptance that cleaning is acceptable prior to equipment use/storage as required by procedure.
• Assist in installation of new machines and equipment.
• Maintain blending equipment and adjustment/service/repair/ tools in correct location.
• Clean machines, facilities, equipment, and flooring. Pay particular attention to floors to reduce risk of slipping and falling!
• Follow safety procedures.
• Resolve safety concerns and/or report to supervisor.
• Train (or assist in training) others as required.
• Make work assignments within blending area.
• Identify and understand quality criteria for task performance.
• Identify quality problems and stop operating until resolved.
• Resolve quality issues within blending area or seek support.
• Control and maintain integrity of material stock quantities. Correctly record material withdrawals/changes on inventory cards and batch records.
• Potential exists for exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
• Document inventory changes per procedure.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required
• Ability to lift 50 – 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on a regular basis.
• Preferred Additional
• Prior blending/manufacturing experience or equivalent
• Prior supervisory/management experience
  
  

Critical Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate blending/mixing/filling machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to train others in effective and safe machine operations.
• Ability to assist in diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning machines.
• Ability to organize and control multiple jobs and multiple machines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and lead junior personnel.
• Basic math is required to understand weights, blending/mixing formulas and to track production quantities.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel
• Creating reports and spreadsheets
• Sending/receiving emails/instant messaging
  
  

Education and/or Training

• Some high school education.
• High School general math or equivalent.