Liquid I.V.
Manager, Core Hydration Product Development
El Segundo, CA
No sponsorship$116k-$1741kDetected 1 day ago
Supply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityFood Science
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About the role
- The Manager, Core Hydration Product Development, will be an integral team member of LIV R&D Organization and will engage with all levels of the organization cross-functionally along with Unilever counterparts.
- The ideal candidate is both hands-on formulator and a technical leader with expertise in product development of powdered beverages.
- Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Lead technical management of core hydration business continuity, cost savings and brand improvement projects while upholding product quality and consumer experience
- Deliver including ideation with marketing, prototyping, specification development, technical transfer, and in market support
- Partner with supply chain, procurement and commercialization teams to identify and implement cost savings initiatives related to ingredients, formulations, manufacturing processes and packaging
- Collaborate with quality assurance on root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions for product quality and production challenges
- Deliver product superiority measures with innovation, cost savings, and resilience projects
- Support implementation of digital R&D systems, documentation processes, and best practices
- Collaborate with scientific affairs and sensory science partners to deliver robust science-based formulations
- Monitor and maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones, lead internal communication with cross-functional partners as it relates to product briefs, formula evaluation and other deliverables
- Directly manage and coach one Product Development Scientists including setting clear priorities, project ownership, and development goals
- Develop and support junior members of the team to foster creative and science-based product design
Requirements
- Master's degree in food science or related field highly desired.
- Experience and proficiency in executing strong co-development agreements with external partners with scope in: IP protection, negotiations, cost structure, and SOW development.
- A poised technical leader with the ability to influence and has strong oral/written presentation skills.
- Strong working knowledge of R&D program management.
- Consumer obsessed with a record of accomplishment of success in developing amazing products for iconic brands.
- Deep technical expertise in areas such as powdered beverages, nutritional supplements, flavor design and development, specification development, formulation management.
- Strong working knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, product development systems and processes, ingredient supply market, as well as scale up and product commercialization.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create both scrappy & detailed experiments, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
- Agile and adaptable to change and demonstrates ability be self-motivated and to motivate others amidst aggressive business objectives and priority shifts.
- Former people manager strongly preferred, with experience leading and developing technical or R&D teams. Proven ability to coach talent, delegate effectively, and foster a high-performing team culture.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
- A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
- A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
- Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
Nice to have
- Proven ability to coach talent, delegate effectively, and foster a high-performing team culture.
Compensation
- The compensation band for this position is $116,100 - $174,1000 annually.
Benefits
- The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.
- The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.
Company info
- We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.
- At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.
- Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.
Equal opportunity
- Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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