Remote Director of Formulation

Summary

The Director of Formulation at Blueland is responsible for leading formulation needs across the product portfolio to drive the best total value proposition for the company. The role involves optimizing current products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and establishing strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in household cleaning and/or personal care formulation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Formulation Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience
• Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry
• Strong understanding of Process Engineering
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong strategic, analytical thinker with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic about solving new and complex challenges
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough leadership and execution of the Company’s strategy across the current product organization to ensure supply and achieve company goals
• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to bring products from innovation to commercialization
• Deep understanding of household cleaning chemistry, consumer feedback and competitive trends to recommend formulas and innovation
• Formulating Products to bring to commercialization in Household Cleaning & Personal Care Categories
• Continue to optimize current products
• Work efficiently across the organization to support company business plans and the product assortment calendar
• Collaborate with Brand leadership, Regulatory & Sustainability, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and our suppliers to drive innovation, formulation optimizations, and product quality, cost optimization opportunities across the product portfolio
• Partner with cross functional teams on SKU productivity, product launch strategies and execution
• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry experts to develop new products or improve on existing products
• Support sourcing new suppliers for our expanding supply chain & secondary supply source
• Assist in leading the company towards sustainability efforts
• Support and maintain current and future Intellectual Property
• Travel to Contract Manufacturing Sites for Scale ups

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Stock options
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid civic engagement days
• Paid parental leave
• 401k (employee contribution)
• Professional development stipends
• Remote work reimbursements
• Various discounts to like-minded companies and more