Alcohol Applications & Manufacturing Technologist

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As a Alcohol Production & Applications Technologist you will support Manufacturing, Creative/Applications Labs, and Production Planning by preparing colored and uncolored alcohol-based solutions; executing alcohol compounding activities; coordinating production scheduling; and ensuring batches meet customer, quality, and safety requirements.

You will provide technical support to production, ensures workflow efficiency, and maintains compliance with all regulatory and safety standards in a Class 1 Div 1 flammable compounding environment.

The position reports to the production manager.

Salary range for this position based on candidate experience: year.

Key Responsibilities

1. Alcohol Compounding & Batch Preparation (Coloring / Production Execution)

• Prepare alcohol batches to specification using visual color matching and colorimeter readings.
• Incorporate fragrance oils into hydro-alcoholic bases for evaluation, developmental work, pilots, and production batches.
• Maintain accurate batch records, sample retains, and all supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper handling of dyes, filters, raw materials, and flammable materials.

2. Production Scheduling & Workflow Coordination

• Develop and maintain the Alcohol Room production schedule.
• Partner with Planning and Customer Service to communicate schedule change needs and provide order status updates as requested.
• Coordinate workflow with Alcohol Room operators to maximize efficiency and meet customer deadlines.
• Manage inventory of alcohol production supplies; order materials such as filters, dyes, and lab equipment.

3. Lab & Applications Support

• Prepare solutions, color targets, and samples for R&D, Applications Lab, Creative Centers, and Sample Lab.
• Conduct stability testing, record results, and communicate findings to R&D.
• Support non-conformance investigations, ISO/PSM initiatives, and KPI data collection.
• Cover Sample Lab operations when required.

4. Training, Leadership & Cross-functional Support

• Train operators on alcohol manufacturing processes, safety practices, software systems, and equipment functionality.
• Assist Production Supervisors by guiding staff in GMPs, safety guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide feedback on performance to help support the review process.

5. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with Class 1 Div 1 process safety requirements and all plant safety procedures.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Prepare documentation, labels, and shipping papers for alcohol-based materials.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fragrance/alcohol manufacturing or equivalent compounding experience.
• Strong understanding of flammable compounding safety requirements.
• Familiarity with fragrance raw materials, ATF procedures, and proper material-handling techniques.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, database systems, and applications such as CMS, LCMS, MWS, and SAP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and a high matching 401k.
• Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.
• International working environment.
• Quality of Life program.

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Every essence of you enriches our world.
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