Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Consumer Product Partners
Job overview
The Research and Development Manager - Formulations leads R&D projects and personnel to develop and improve personal care product formulas, impacting business growth and product optimization.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager oversees project teams, develops new and improved product formulas, optimizes materials and processes, and collaborates with multiple departments to meet company goals in a fast-paced environment.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science with 8+ years of formulation experience in personal care or related fields, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong mathematical skills including probability and statistics.
Work environment and culture
The role involves teamwork across multiple departments in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Team overview
The manager leads project specialists and works with departments including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Analytical Services, Cost Accounting, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production Planning.
Unique job features
The position includes working on EPA cleaning products and requires experience with EPA product formulations, which is a preferred qualification.
Company overview
Consumer Product Partners is a leading private brand liquid-fill household and personal care company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company specializes in manufacturing a broad range of private label products, including beauty care, personal wash, first aid, and dish soap. It operates two modern manufacturing and distribution complexes, ensuring efficient production and distribution. Founded in 1908, Consumer Product Partners has a long-standing history and is part of the Emprise Group. The company generates revenue by creating and supplying private label products to various retailers.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in formulation development, particularly in personal care products such as soaps, body washes, and sanitizers, emphasizing any EPA product experience if applicable.
Showcase your leadership and project management skills by detailing your experience managing R&D teams and cross-departmental collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant departments.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Consumer Product Partners corporate career site, LinkedIn, and industry-specific job boards to maximize your exposure to this role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current R&D personnel or managers at Consumer Product Partners; initiate conversations by referencing recent product launches, asking about team dynamics, or expressing genuine interest in their work on EPA cleaning products.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'formulation development,' 'personal care products,' 'EPA compliance,' 'project management,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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