Nutraceutical Technical R&D Manager

Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world's most successful brands.

Summary: The Technical R&D Manager is responsible for managing product development, production floor support activities and product transfers between facilities. Manages projects via interaction with Manager of R&D Process Engineering, Technical Services and the Operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creation and/or review of procedures and specifications needed to support product development activities for tablets, coating and hardshell capsules.
• Manages transfers of new and established Softgel products developed at the Cerritos facility to the Vista facility.
• Provides and/or manages pilots and floor support activities for all products made at Vista facility.
• Writes and/or reviews and approval of procedures, protocols, specifications, master manufacturing records and other documents needed to support product development and improvement activities.
• Directs cross-functional teams to take products from development to manufacturing.
• Directly participates in the development of large, difficult projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current awareness of competitive products and technologies.
• Approves raw materials and pilot runs.
• Responsible for on-going planning, scheduling, tracking and updating Technical and Product Development projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Improves and/or optimizes processes by implementing new or superior methods, procedures and equipment. Some examples include enteric coating, processing improvements for compounding, Six Sigma training, Lean Manufacturing techniques etc.
• Ensures that pilots, new products, new technologies, new procedures and/or new processes are implemented successfully in the manufacturing arena.
• Attends supplier/ industry trade shows as required.
• Works on special projects as prescribed by the Manager of R&D Process Engineering.
• Adheres to good laboratory practices and all safety regulations both in laboratory and manufacturing areas.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• 10+ years of broad technical experience with a minimum of 2+ years in product development or technical services.
• Minimum of 2+ years of managerial experience; managing technical personnel and complex activities in the areas of product development and/or technical services, nutritional, food, pharmaceutical or biotechnology preferred.
• Excellent communications (verbal/written)
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must have excellent math, problem solving, weights and volumes experience.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing priority environment.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations pertaining to dietary supplement industries a plus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require sitting, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

CAPTEK is an equal employment opportunity employer. In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability. We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected.