Cosmetic Manufacturing Expert

About the role

APL is looking for a highly experienced Cosmetic Products Manufacturing Expert in Lahore to lead the manufacturing of beauty and personal care products. The successful candidate manages a team of five professionals and oversees the full production lifecycle, from raw material qualification to finished product release, while ensuring compliance with GMP and ISO 22716 standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing of creams, lotions, serums, face wash, shampoos and sunscreens in line with formulation and quality standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of five manufacturing professionals to meet production targets.
• Implement and oversee GMP and ISO 22716 Cosmetic GMP requirements.
• Coordinate raw material qualification and supplier evaluation.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including scale-up from laboratory to production scale.
• Conduct process validation and manage GMP batch records and SOP documentation.
• Oversee supplier audits and approval workflows, and review Certificates of Analysis for raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities and resolve production issues promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of cosmetics regulatory compliance and ensure safe manufacturing practices.
• Design and run Design of Experiments (DoE) for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality assurance and supply chain, monitor production KPIs and report on performance.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a cosmetic manufacturing unit.
• In-depth knowledge of producing creams, lotions, serums, face wash, shampoos, sunscreens and similar products.
• Expertise in cosmetic formulation, manufacturing processes, quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on approach, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.