Soap Manufacturing Consultant

Soap Maker (Consultant) – Denver, CO (Remote with travel)

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the Nutraceutical/Dietary Supplement industry, focused on innovative formulations and high-quality production. They are expanding their operations with a new state-of-the-art facility in Colorado, dedicated to high-speed extrusion and soap manufacturing.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Hourly Rate: $100 -$150/hr (dependent on relevant experience)

What You’ll Do:
As a Soap Maker, you will play a vital role in launching and optimizing the new manufacturing facility. Your expertise will contribute to process development, equipment setup, and production efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are met, while training staff on best practices. Your role is essential in establishing a smooth startup and ongoing operations of the high-speed extrusion line.

• Lead the startup and commissioning of the new high-speed extrusion line, ensuring smooth operation and process optimization.
• Develop and refine Syndet formulas, scaling batch processes for commercial production.
• Advise on sourcing and setting up industrial-grade soap machinery, including plodders, automated cutters, and jacketed tanks.
• Implement and oversee GMP standards, quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance for FDA or regional cosmetic regulations.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to vet raw material suppliers and establish reliable sourcing networks.
• Train production staff on equipment operation, raw material handling, and safety standards.

Qualifications You Have:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or related field, or 5+ years of hands-on soap manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience as a Soap Maker or in a similar production role, with expertise in Syndet formulas a plus.
• Strong operational knowledge of extrusion/finishing lines and process optimization skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to train and lead staff.
• Experience with regulatory standards, quality control, and GMP practices.

How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A Kinsa Recruiter will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit!

Recruiter Information:
Rhea Sharbono
rheas@kinsa.com