One of the Philippines Largest Direct Selling Company is in need of Product Development Manager. URGENT HIRING!
CONTACT DETAILS:
Interested applicants may submit their resumes to karladawnfuentes@gmail.com or contact Karla at 0917.890.6211 / 8469876 for immediate interview schedule OVER THE PHONE (More details will be divulged during the conversation)
Responsibilities:
Product Development and Improvement
o Designs and leads the development of product portfolios based on strategic directions and on highly feasible potential technologies
o Leads the exploratory and proactive product development efforts based on agreed product portfolio directions
o Creates and develops products in accordance with market demands
o Plans and monitors research and development projects and facilitates timely accomplishment
o Optimizes formulation costs and processes
o Recommends product design improvements
o Analyzes test data and reports results as to required designs, and meeting functionality requirements
o Sources and qualifies testing laboratories for raw materials and products
o Ensures conduct of needed tests for product safety, efficacy and demonstration in coordination with the technical services team
o Sources and identifies appropriate third party manufacturer for the product
o Communicates to management progress of products under development
o Coordinates with other departments for the timely launch of new and improved products
o Reviews instructional details and label copy for labels, cartons and instructional directions prior to production in order to ensure accuracy of marketing attributes, product information in accordance with regulatory requirement
o Identifies actions and preventive/corrective measures to ensure products are manufactured to the desired specifications during first production runs
o Reviews and recommends applicable formulation improvements
o Evaluates manufacturing processes and recommends costs improvements through process improvements or simplifications
o Recommends alternate raw materials via product stability and process compatibility
o Recommends alternate manufacturers
Research
o Researches, recommends and executes the introduction of new and innovative concepts, ingredients, delivery formats in order to develop new and improve existing products
o Collaborates with business partners on trends, concepts, and ingredients in order to develop new and innovative products
o Assesses competitive products in the market, both retail and direct sales
o Assesses ingredient and product patentability through patent searches
o Tracks industry trends, relevant regulations or legislations and competitors activities
Cost Improvement
o Initiates possible cost savings and efficiency projects related to product formulation, manufacturing process, alternative supplier and manufacturer sourcing
People Development
o Provides regular update on performance
o Coaches, guides and appraises performance of staff
o Supports technology enhancement programs by promotion of learning through technical trainings, sharing of technical information and knowledge
o Identifies and provides the needed tools of staff to enhance productivity or efficiency of performance
Qualifications:
Graduate of BS Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Pharmacy or other related course.
At least five (5) years work experience in product development specifically on homecare, personal care, health and nutrition.
Good knowledge of R&D processes and organization in consumer goods companies.
Computer literate, with good communication, documentation and writing skills, creative, keen attention to details, motivated, independent and team player
Amenable to work in Quezon City
CONTACT DETAILS:
Interested applicants may submit their resumes to karladawnfuentes@gmail.com or contact Karla at 0917.890.6211 / 8469876 for immediate interview schedule OVER THE PHONE (More details will be divulged during the conversation)
Responsibilities:
Product Development and Improvement
o Designs and leads the development of product portfolios based on strategic directions and on highly feasible potential technologies
o Leads the exploratory and proactive product development efforts based on agreed product portfolio directions
o Creates and develops products in accordance with market demands
o Plans and monitors research and development projects and facilitates timely accomplishment
o Optimizes formulation costs and processes
o Recommends product design improvements
o Analyzes test data and reports results as to required designs, and meeting functionality requirements
o Sources and qualifies testing laboratories for raw materials and products
o Ensures conduct of needed tests for product safety, efficacy and demonstration in coordination with the technical services team
o Sources and identifies appropriate third party manufacturer for the product
o Communicates to management progress of products under development
o Coordinates with other departments for the timely launch of new and improved products
o Reviews instructional details and label copy for labels, cartons and instructional directions prior to production in order to ensure accuracy of marketing attributes, product information in accordance with regulatory requirement
o Identifies actions and preventive/corrective measures to ensure products are manufactured to the desired specifications during first production runs
o Reviews and recommends applicable formulation improvements
o Evaluates manufacturing processes and recommends costs improvements through process improvements or simplifications
o Recommends alternate raw materials via product stability and process compatibility
o Recommends alternate manufacturers
Research
o Researches, recommends and executes the introduction of new and innovative concepts, ingredients, delivery formats in order to develop new and improve existing products
o Collaborates with business partners on trends, concepts, and ingredients in order to develop new and innovative products
o Assesses competitive products in the market, both retail and direct sales
o Assesses ingredient and product patentability through patent searches
o Tracks industry trends, relevant regulations or legislations and competitors activities
Cost Improvement
o Initiates possible cost savings and efficiency projects related to product formulation, manufacturing process, alternative supplier and manufacturer sourcing
People Development
o Provides regular update on performance
o Coaches, guides and appraises performance of staff
o Supports technology enhancement programs by promotion of learning through technical trainings, sharing of technical information and knowledge
o Identifies and provides the needed tools of staff to enhance productivity or efficiency of performance
Qualifications:
Graduate of BS Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Pharmacy or other related course.
At least five (5) years work experience in product development specifically on homecare, personal care, health and nutrition.
Good knowledge of R&D processes and organization in consumer goods companies.
Computer literate, with good communication, documentation and writing skills, creative, keen attention to details, motivated, independent and team player
Amenable to work in Quezon City