MeriCal® · 2 months ago
Manager, R&D Gummy Formulator
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expMeriCal is a leader in the dietary supplement industry, known for delivering innovative manufacturing and packaging solutions. The Manager, R&D will oversee gummy formulation and lab technician teams, ensuring high-quality product development and successful large-scale manufacturing.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead R&D Projects: Manage new and existing projects, assign formulation requests, and oversee product development from benchtop to commercialization
Team Management: Supervise employees to meet deadlines, provide support, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and constructive feedback
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain internal communication and alignment with departments such as quality, procurement, sales, operations, and project management
Formulation & Documentation: Create formulations, calculate potencies, document raw materials, product specification and manufacturing direction, and manage costing
Production Oversight: Ensure smooth transitions from lab to pilot to full-scale production, working closely with operations and quality teams on the floor
Format Expertise: Develop supplement format with primary focus on gummy
Customer Engagement: Participate in customer visits and trials, and work directly with clients to develop customized formulations
Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and troubleshooting support post-launch, and evaluate technical feasibility of new products
Innovation & Strategy: Drive innovation programs, evaluate new ingredients and technologies, and align product opportunities with business priorities
Professional Standards: Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and strong organizational, mathematical, and communication skills
Additional Duties: Accept other responsibilities as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years prior experience with expert knowledge of dietary supplement formulation
Knowledge of cGMP regulations is a must
Must have demonstrably strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including speaking clearly and persuasively in a positive or negative situations
Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities
Must be results-driven and oriented toward accomplishment of team and organizational goals
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology used to accomplish product performance results
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Understanding of formulation cost and pricing analysis
Experience in Customer Relationship Management
BS or higher degree in preference in science field that relates to dietary supplement formulation
7+ years' experience working in product development/ manufacturing technology in the dietary supplement and nutraceuticals space. 2+ years of gummy experience is highly preferred
Preferred
Starchless, pectin-based gummy experience a plus
Benefits
No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans are tailored for you and your dependents.
Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
401(k) matching plan and more!
Company
MeriCal®
For over 60 years, MeriCal has provided custom manufacturing and packaging services to the dietary supplement industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-10-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Ron Fugate
Chairman
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