Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house product development and R&D team creates the best-tasting and cutting-edge supplement formulations. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for many supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.)

SUMMARY

The Senior Technical Operations Technician will ensure formulation efficiencies for all pilot productions and capturing any formulation deviations. The Sr Technical Operations Technician position is the liaison between Production and Product Development departments and communicates any recommendations and/or changes for all pilot and re-order products. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the end to end packaging process, including blending, encapsulation, compression, and powder filling.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Science and

• Microsoft Suite proficient, with advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Bilingual communication skills a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years minimum experience.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES PROBLEM SOLVING

• Data analysis
• Data Analytics
• Problem Solving
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
• Creative thinking skills
• Planning & organizing
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Relationship Management
• Quality Orientation
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts well-designed experiments
• Be readily available to perform quick and timely adjustments to optimize production runs at all stages of the production process.
• Presents relevant findings to the appropriate technical groups.
• Develops prototypes to demonstrate application of new technologies and develop related intellectual properties
• Oversees all pilot and first-time production runs. Is responsible for ensuring any changes are within scope of the project and communicated back to appropriate departments.
• Closely work with Product Development and Quality departments to ensure any deviations and changes are captured and recorded.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of benchtop, pilot, manufacturing scale-up and verification batches.
• Problem Solving: Leading problem-solving sessions using (A3) lean manufacturing methodology.
• Physical Testing: Perform raw material physical testing (particle size distribution, bulk density, flowability, sensory, and organoleptic).
• The ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Update and maintain KPI’s and the ability to speak on progress during daily huddles.
• Trains others in developing new products; conducts appropriate experiments and instructs in the proper use of laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Collecting data, writing reports, and presenting findings to senior management
• Performs quality work within deadlines under general guidance.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Prepares baseline schedules, schedules documents for approval, and drives process to completion
• Participates in project meetings