Cosmetic Products Manufacturing Expert
APL
Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
APL is seeking a highly experienced Cosmetic Products Manufacturing Expert to join our team and lead the manufacturing operations of various beauty and personal care products. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of hands-on experience working in a cosmetic manufacturing unit, with in-depth knowledge of producing creams, lotions, serums, face wash, shampoos, sunscreens, and similar products. This role requires expertise in cosmetic formulation, manufacturing processes, quality control, and regulatory compliance to ensure that production meets the highest standards of quality and safety. In this role, you will manage a team of five professionals and oversee all aspects of the production lifecycle from raw material qualification to finished product release. You will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 22716 standards, apply process validation techniques, and lead supplier audits. Your leadership will be crucial in scaling up manufacturing processes and optimizing operations to improve efficiency and product consistency. This position demands a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to maintain manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the manufacturing of cosmetic products including creams, lotions, serums, face wash, shampoos, and sunscreens, ensuring adherence to formulation and quality standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of five manufacturing professionals to meet production targets and maintain high-quality output.
- Implement and oversee Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 22716 Cosmetic GMP requirements within production operations.
- Coordinate raw material qualification and supplier evaluation to ensure the consistent use of approved and high-quality inputs.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes including scale-up from laboratory to production scale with a focus on process efficiency and product consistency.
- Conduct process validation activities to qualify manufacturing methods and ensure reproducibility of product quality.
- Manage GMP batch record and standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to maintain compliance and support audits.
- Oversee supplier audits and approval workflows to ensure supplier performance meets company and regulatory standards.
- Review and verify Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for raw materials and finished goods to assure quality compliance.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance activities to identify and resolve production issues promptly.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cosmetics regulatory compliance requirements and ensure that manufacturing practices align accordingly.
- Design and execute Design of Experiments (DoE) for product and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure seamless production cycles.
- Monitor production KPIs and report on manufacturing performance and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safe manufacturing practices that comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Experience
5 Years
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Required Skills
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance
- Team Management
- Cosmetic Formulation And Product Development
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) Verification
- GMP Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedure Management
- Cosmetics Production Operations
Nice to Have Skills
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Manufacturing Process Scale-Up
- Process Validation
- Raw Material And Supplier Qualification
- ISO 22716 Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices
- Supplier Audit and Approval Workflow
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Risk Assessment
- Design of Experiments (DoE)