Lead

Description

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activity of the Softgel Encapsulation Department to ensure that the products are manufactured to Company, Customer, and Government standards for quality, safety, and productivity.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Quality personnel when necessary with issues related to product quality, batch reconciliation or GMP issues. 
• Ensure products meet Company quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure employees follow procedures as described in batch records and that batch records are completed properly and submitted to Quality in a timely manner.
• Assist with pre-shift meetings/Redzone Huddles are conducted.
• Assist with Department training and implementation of new technologies.
• Train, coach, and develop leads and employees within the Softgel Encapsulation Department on Company policies.
• Assists Management in ensuring that manufacturing operations are performed in compliance with batch records, SOP’s and cGMP’s.
• Ensure production schedules are followed, meeting required dates.
• Ensure changeover times and production downtimes are minimal.
• Assist with troubleshoot softgel formulation, quality, mechanical, and functional issues that affect the production process.
• Assist with compliance of Company equipment and safety rules and regulations for entire department.
• Supports and leads Continuous Improvement initiatives including best practices.
• Ensures batch records, equipment logs books and other relevant records are up-to-date.
• Follows established department SOP’s, cGMP regulations and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and/or
• Minimum two to three (2-3) years experience in an FDA regulated industry
• Minimum two to three (2-3) years experience as a Machine Operator 3 or higher experience.
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $21.00 – 25.00 per hour, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

Salary : $21 - $25