Manufacturing Lead - Nutrient (1st Shift )

2710 Progress St, Vista, CA 92081, USA Job Description Posted Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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 nutrient department lead will follow batch records to formulate nutrient for encapsulation. The lead will be proficient in the application of all machines and equipment used in the department. The lead will coordinate each day's goals and manage the department's employees and help assess their progression. The position requires excellent leadership and communication with other departments as well as supervisors and management. The lead will ensure all cGMP and GDP specifications are followed to ensure quality nutrient is produced Essential Duties and Responsibilities Must follow all safety rules, SOPs and cGMP Must have the ability to follow and understand the batch record and department procedures Ability to operate electric drum lifts and pallet jacks Able to operate scales, use simple math and understand the metric system Able to check raw materials for correct identification Practice strong communication and cooperation with fellow employees, departments, shifts and supervisors Assist in daily janitorial duties, ensuring work areas are clean at all times Ability to wash utensils and equipment required for QA inspection, prior to nutrient blending process is initiated Must have an understanding of the physical properties of different nutrient and raw materials Must be able to identify unusual nutrient and communicate to supervisor Must be proficient in the application of all machines and equipment used The lead will be available to help new hires during training and shadow their work Will have a thorough understanding of all equipment used in the department and the assembly and disassembly of said equipment Will be responsible for daily scheduling and staging materials for the technicians use Understands and can perform the clean and prep role Must be able to troubleshoot daily challenges and constantly be searching for improving the department's functionality Maintain regular work attendance Performs other duties as assigned Educational Qualification High School Diploma or (GED); or experience/training in related field Required Skills / Experience Understanding of the Metric System Ability to execute simple math and be able to read and comprehend batch record instructions Tech III requirements fulfilled Experienced in the formulation and physical properties of nutraceuticals preferred 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 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Captek Softgel International