Dietary Supplement Technical Project Manager:
Position Overview:
In this blended role, my client in the dietary supplement space is looking for a project manager with customer service responsibilities, requiring a strong background in product formulation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects from development through production.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with internal and external customers, including R&D, production, quality assurance, and sales to ensure project timelines and goals are met.
- Direct and execute benchtop experiments, generating samples for new product development.
- Conduct comprehensive research on emerging technologies, conceptualize innovative ideas, and present findings.
- Maintain a well-organized and hygienic laboratory environment.
- Oversee the formulation of capsules and powders, ensuring products meet customer specifications, label, and industry standards.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of the R&D strategy for the company.
- Devise new procedures to enhance product quality while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Direct contact with customers during development and through commercial runs.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Exhibit accountability by proactively managing departmental activities and taking ownership of outcomes.
- Operate with a sense of urgency, ensuring the timely completion of tasks.
- Demonstrate proactivity in identifying opportunities for contribution and anticipating business needs.
- Possess excellent analytical skills, facilitating the development, measurement, and reporting KPI’s.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Foster a team-oriented approach, collaborating effectively with diverse populations.
- Uphold integrity in all circumstances, valuing open communication.
- Maintain an open-minded attitude, considering diverse perspectives.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing required PPE and following safe practices.
- Facilitate cross-training initiatives throughout the facility.
- Provide technical support to production, ensuring adherence to standard procedures.
- Prepare and maintain materials and equipment throughout the production process.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in a Sales or R&D role, preferably within the dietary supplement manufacturing sector.
- Proficiency in Label Review, Formulation, HACCP, Food Defense, and Root Cause Analysis preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective organization, prioritization, and time management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
- Self-motivated with sound judgment in decision-making.
- Punctual and reliable in attendance.
- Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment with exposure to powders and heavy equipment.
- Fluent in English
- Willingness to learn various work processes and adapt to changes in tasks.
- Flexible availability, including occasional weekend work.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Proficiency in computer usage for extended durations.
- Capability to lift 15 pounds.
- Willingness to wear required PPE.
- Tolerance to various smells and aromas.
- Ability to perform bilateral hand and wrist movements, occasional squatting, bending, and twisting.
- Flexibility in adjusting work schedules based on business needs.
Additional Details:
Full Time with Competitive Pay
Health Benefits Package
401K
Casual company environment, with a work hard/play hard culture.
Corporate office located in Ogden, UT
