Sr. Formulation Manager

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough leadership and execution of the Company’s strategy across the current product organization, with the ability to manage and influence decision-making to ensure supply and achieve the company’s goals.
• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to bring products from concept to commercialization.
• Scout new technologies or chemistries for the innovation team to incorporate into formulations.
• Apply a deep understanding of household cleaning chemistry, consumer feedback, and competitive trends to recommend formulas and innovation.
• Deep passion for hands-on formulation development work in our innovation lab.
• Formulate products to bring to commercialization in Household Cleaning & Personal Care categories.
• Continue to optimize current products and line extensions.
• Work efficiently across the organization to support company business plans and the product assortment calendar.
• Collaborate with Brand leadership, Regulatory & Sustainability, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and our suppliers to drive innovation, formulation optimizations, product quality, and cost optimization opportunities across the product portfolio.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on SKU productivity, product launch strategies, and execution.
• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry experts to develop new products or improve existing ones.
• Support sourcing new suppliers for our expanding supply chain & secondary supply sources.
• Assist in leading the company toward sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of formulation, Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience.
• Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry.
• Strong understanding of Process Engineering.
• Bench-top lab skills are a must.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong strategic, analytical thinker with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about solving new and complex challenges.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of formulation, Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience.
• Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry.
• Strong understanding of Process Engineering.
• Bench-top lab skills are a must.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong strategic, analytical thinker with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about solving new and complex challenges.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.

Location & Travel

• Ability to work out of our lab in Boca Raton, Florida.
• Be able to travel 15–20% of the time.

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