Job Profile – Cosmetic Production Manager cum Formulator1. Product Formulation & Development
- Develop and formulate new cosmetic, personal care, skincare, haircare and herbal products.
- Modify and improve existing formulations for better performance, stability, texture, fragrance and consumer acceptability.
- Select appropriate raw materials, active ingredients, preservatives, fragrances, colours, emulsifiers and excipients.
- Prepare laboratory-scale trial batches and conduct formulation trials.
- Establish appropriate formulation parameters and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct stability, compatibility and performance evaluation of formulations.
- Coordinate with suppliers for evaluation and selection of suitable raw materials.
2. Production Management
- Plan, supervise and control day-to-day cosmetic production activities.
- Prepare production plans according to sales requirements and available resources.
- Ensure production targets are achieved within the planned time, cost and quality parameters.
- Monitor batch manufacturing, filling, packing and labeling operations.
- Allocate manpower, machinery and production resources effectively.
- Maintain proper batch records, production records and process documentation.
- Coordinate with stores, purchase, quality control, packaging and dispatch departments.
3. Quality & Process Control
- Ensure products are manufactured according to approved SOPs, formulations and batch manufacturing procedures.
- Monitor critical production parameters such as temperature, mixing time, pH, viscosity, homogeneity and appearance.
- Investigate production deviations, batch failures and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with the QC/QA team for raw material, in-process and finished-product quality control.
- Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation and safety practices throughout the production area.
- Support implementation of GMP and cosmetic manufacturing requirements.
4. Cost & Productivity Management
- Optimize formulations and manufacturing processes to reduce production cost and material wastage.
- Monitor raw-material consumption and yield.
- Identify opportunities for improving batch size, production efficiency and machine utilization.
- Minimize rejection, rework and wastage.
- Maintain cost-effective formulation without compromising product quality.
5. Team Management
- Supervise production operators, technicians and other manufacturing staff.
- Train employees on formulation procedures, manufacturing processes, GMP, hygiene and safety.
- Assign daily responsibilities and monitor employee performance.
- Maintain discipline and productivity within the production department.
6. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain formulation sheets, master manufacturing records, batch records and process specifications.
- Prepare and update SOPs, work instructions and production-related documents.
- Maintain records required for audits and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with regulatory/QA teams regarding product specifications, documentation and compliance requirements.
7. New Product Development
- Research and develop innovative cosmetic products based on market trends and customer requirements.
- Conduct competitor and market-product analysis.
- Develop prototypes and scale successful formulations from lab scale to commercial production.
- Coordinate product trials, packaging compatibility and commercial batch development.
Key Responsibilities in One Line
“To manage the complete cosmetic manufacturing operation while independently handling formulation development, product trials, process optimization, quality coordination, manpower management and commercial-scale production.”
Key Skills Required
- Cosmetic formulation & product development
- Emulsion and cream formulation
- Shampoo, face wash, lotion and gel formulation
- Herbal/natural cosmetic formulation
- Raw-material knowledge
- Production planning & management
- GMP & hygiene practices
- Quality control
- Batch manufacturing
- Process optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Cost control
- Team leadership
- Documentation & SOP preparation
- R&D and new product development
- Vendor/raw-material coordination
Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
