Manager, Product Development (57878)

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS

Founded in 1993 SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats including gummies softgels capsules tablets powders functional beverages probiotics and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the worlds largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions.

Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering global resources local delivery to partners in more than 50 countries.

In 2023 SIRIO acquired Best Formulations further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California LLC.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Product Development Manager manages all aspects of day-to-day product development in the Research & Development organization.

Responsibilities include personnel management and activities to support all aspects of product formulation/development and commercialization activities including customer quotations technical sales/customer support and product commercialization activities. Works collaboratively with Sales Customer service Operations Technical Operations Procurement and Quality to achieve all business objectives.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations of product development R&D organization including: customer product quotations benchtop/small scale pilot samples creation of RM & FP specifications and other documentation customer label review and other activities.
• Provides technical support to Customer Service Sales Quality Procurement and other departments
• Sets and communicates departmental priorities coaches and inspires direct reports and addresses performance issues
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge trains and develops subordinates to acquire additional skills and responsibilities thru empowerment delegation and follow through.
• Creates effective backup plans and cross-trains department personnel.
• Manages communications between Product Development R&D and Sales/Customer service organization to ensure effective and efficient product commercialization.
• Assists in the development and maintains departmental KPIs
• Continuously explores identifies and develop innovative proprietary solutions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other related job duties related to the job as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Biology Pharmaceutical/Food Science Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university; plus
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in nutraceutical industry; or
• Any combination of experience education and training that will provide the level of knowledge skills and ability required for the job.
• Project management experience is a strong plus.
• Proficient in creating formulation/process models and solving complex problems.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills and ability priorities and delegate to successfully manage numerous priorities.
• Proficient knowledge of Company safety requirements including GMP SOPs and OSHA regulations applicable to the job.
• Knowledge and understanding of nutritional ingredients product formulations and their claims
• Competent in interpreting and understanding scientific and technical literature and reporting findings in application-oriented reports and presentations.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing regulatory supply chain and business implications of formulation decisions.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy Wheat Fish Shellfish Milk Egg Tree Nuts and Sesame.

Why work for Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC:

• The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage.
• Dental Vision Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid time off

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC offers a comprehensive program of services turnkey solutions and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way we are committed to your growth and success!

This position is currently classified as on-site.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including but not limited to location skills education and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify update change and/or make corrections to this job description at the sole discretion of senior management at any time during the employees employment term at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC in advance.