kdc/one
Technician - Compounding Process-NL Compounding - 1st Shift
kdc/one, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, us, 54221
kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Job Description Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The KDC/ONE team is made up of the best in the business. Our diverse and evolving workforce thrives in our environment of constant teamwork and collaboration. Join us today!
Job Title:
Compounding Process Technician
Job category:
Individual contributor
☒
Management ☐
Division:
Scented & Living Solutions
Location:
Manitowoc, WI
Description / Scope / Mission Organize all activities within the Compounding department related to the batch making equipment. The mission is to achieve the highest levels of safety, service, quality, equipment reliability and productivity. Actively participate in engineering work and provide technical support, knowledge and guidance at the floor level.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Adopts and drives Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methods that improve processes, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Process Reliability (PR) defect rates, safety rates, and cost targets
Develops and/or refines Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), including LOTO, Process Safety Management (PSM), NFPA 70E and 79. Ensures compliance with all relevant procedures, practices, regulations and policies to maintain the highest level of safety for all employees. Schedule Compounding personnel for all direct and indirect Compounding assignments, overtime, and rework.
Creates and distributes reports to teams and upper management detailing the progress and status of actions, including delays, scope changes and cost escalation
Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, including always maintaining a clean and orderly production area.
Coordinates and participates in root cause analysis on PR/OEE shortfalls. Develops and executes corrective actions that improve equipment performance, cost, quality, and customer service
Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform daily surveillance of all Compounding areas to identify safety or quality risks and implement action plans to address any risks found.
Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
Contributes to the training plan and drives the execution of training to ensure all production employees have received necessary training and are following all applicable SOP’s, Work Instructions, and GMP procedures.
Supports the development and execution of robust systems to improve the operation and asset utilization. Reducing unplanned downtime to the minimum possible. Investigate with Compounding Leaders and complete accident/incident reports with employees.
Available to support business needs over the phone, Microsoft Teams or in urgent cases on-site of off normal admin hours.
Perform other duties as requested by the Compounding Manager.
MARGINAL JOB DUITES: Marginal duties under PSM guidelines
Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience
BA/BS in Engineering preferred but not required
Background with cGMP and FDA compliance preferred.
Demonstration of strong detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task.
Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
Experience:
Previous experience in a similar position or multi-year experience in the Manufacturing Engineering area.
Preferred experience with oil and gas, chemical plant, mixing and process of liquids/solids, food & beverage or similar
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Aerial Lift
Specific Knowledge:
(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Walk; and talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time.
Reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Stand; and use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.
Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 100 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting hoses above shoulders approximately 25 pounds.
Lifting bags up to 100 pounds to waist level.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer to be used 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Basic hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Forklift truck 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:
Work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; and exposure to vibration up to 1/3 of the time.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 2/3 and more of the time.
Exposure to loud noise.
Gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles and steel-toed boots required.
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Job Description Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The KDC/ONE team is made up of the best in the business. Our diverse and evolving workforce thrives in our environment of constant teamwork and collaboration. Join us today!
Job Title:
Compounding Process Technician
Job category:
Individual contributor
☒
Management ☐
Division:
Scented & Living Solutions
Location:
Manitowoc, WI
Description / Scope / Mission Organize all activities within the Compounding department related to the batch making equipment. The mission is to achieve the highest levels of safety, service, quality, equipment reliability and productivity. Actively participate in engineering work and provide technical support, knowledge and guidance at the floor level.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Adopts and drives Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methods that improve processes, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Process Reliability (PR) defect rates, safety rates, and cost targets
Develops and/or refines Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), including LOTO, Process Safety Management (PSM), NFPA 70E and 79. Ensures compliance with all relevant procedures, practices, regulations and policies to maintain the highest level of safety for all employees. Schedule Compounding personnel for all direct and indirect Compounding assignments, overtime, and rework.
Creates and distributes reports to teams and upper management detailing the progress and status of actions, including delays, scope changes and cost escalation
Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, including always maintaining a clean and orderly production area.
Coordinates and participates in root cause analysis on PR/OEE shortfalls. Develops and executes corrective actions that improve equipment performance, cost, quality, and customer service
Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform daily surveillance of all Compounding areas to identify safety or quality risks and implement action plans to address any risks found.
Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
Contributes to the training plan and drives the execution of training to ensure all production employees have received necessary training and are following all applicable SOP’s, Work Instructions, and GMP procedures.
Supports the development and execution of robust systems to improve the operation and asset utilization. Reducing unplanned downtime to the minimum possible. Investigate with Compounding Leaders and complete accident/incident reports with employees.
Available to support business needs over the phone, Microsoft Teams or in urgent cases on-site of off normal admin hours.
Perform other duties as requested by the Compounding Manager.
MARGINAL JOB DUITES: Marginal duties under PSM guidelines
Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience
BA/BS in Engineering preferred but not required
Background with cGMP and FDA compliance preferred.
Demonstration of strong detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task.
Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
Experience:
Previous experience in a similar position or multi-year experience in the Manufacturing Engineering area.
Preferred experience with oil and gas, chemical plant, mixing and process of liquids/solids, food & beverage or similar
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Aerial Lift
Specific Knowledge:
(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Walk; and talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time.
Reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Stand; and use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.
Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 100 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting hoses above shoulders approximately 25 pounds.
Lifting bags up to 100 pounds to waist level.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer to be used 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Basic hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Forklift truck 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:
Work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; and exposure to vibration up to 1/3 of the time.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 2/3 and more of the time.
Exposure to loud noise.
Gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles and steel-toed boots required.
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