Assistant Compounder

Babylonstoren is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our soap factory team as an Assistant Compounder. We strive to deliver high-quality and visually appealing soap and body products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture soap and body products under supervision, adhering to established processes and guidelines.
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes through innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to processes in full compliance with guidelines, promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participate in team projects and support other departments, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture.
• Ensure delivery of quality products and comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP), maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures, prioritizing the well-being of colleagues and customers.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a sound quality assurance culture aligned to GMP and the company's continuous improvement system (5S).
• Assist with hosting soap workshops, promoting education and skill-building among colleagues and customers.
• Sample raw materials received and products manufactured, maintaining retention samples for quality control purposes.
• Perform routine pH testing and standard calculations to operate a scale (balance), ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Monitor stock levels and control inventory, maintaining an efficient and organized supply chain.
• Monitor equipment and alert senior colleagues of any breakage, malfunctioning, or discrepancies, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing downtime.
• Attend daily production meetings, contributing to the efficient running of the department and promoting open communication.
• Follow standard operating procedures and good housekeeping procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated competency in mathematical calculations.
• Experience in this field would be advantageous, as well as an interest in soap and body products.
• A quality-driven individual with good planning, organizational, execution, and monitoring skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Action and results-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Assertive, proactive, and resilient.