At Health & Happiness (H&H), our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 3,400 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages.
What this means for you
The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.
Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.
Your role within the team
Supporting our Infant & Adult Nutritional Care brands (Biostime & Swisse), the Product Development Manager role will be responsible for managing the product development lifecycle. You'll be responsible for tracking and expediting all related product materials and timelines required to deliver products on time and within budget.
We need a self-starter that is organized, passionate, and a natural-born leader. The role requires proven skills and experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Duties and responsibilities
Create and manage the stage-gate project schedule for all Biostime & Swisse products. Account for time, cost, and quality at each step.
Assess and communicate impact and risks to project delivery to stakeholders; escalate as needed.
Work with the project team and contract manufacturers to define, assess, and limit risks that could significantly impact project cost, schedule, and investment.
Track detailed product costs, margin, and feature changes during each project phase - design through go-to-market.
Explore trending ingredients, packaging techniques to feed innovation based on local consumer needs.
Liaise with regulatory, quality, and operations teams to match or exceed federal and state requirements.
Act as the communication hub for all local team members, global team members, and external partners on all projects.
Database and organize projects and product documentation - from specs, formulas, and proofs to vendor invoices and clinical documents.
Report weekly on project progress, delays, and risks.
Participate in technical design reviews via project status documentation. Ensure products are designed to the intended specifications.
Review test results summaries and recommend action plans to improve product design or performance.
Review product test plans to ensure robust product safety and performance.
Translate complex technical concepts in simple, straightforward language appropriate to the audience/stakeholder.
Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of end-to-end product development experience in human supplements, food/beverage, and/or infant/baby consumables, required.
Scientific/technical background (ie, food science, food engineering, chemistry, or similar field), required.
Experience managing new product development for consumer goods through stage-gate, from concept to launch. Including: risk assessments, formulation development, specifications, CoAs, stability protocols and data, etc.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and commercialization of new products. This includes familiarity with manufacturing processes and SOPs required for CPG packaging and raw materials. On-site plant experience is a must.
Start-up experience, preferred.
Experience working with global teams and the ability to work across difference time zones.
Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage timelines.
You view 'attention to detail' as a way of life. You find the issues others look past and develop processes to avoid them in the future.
You have an 'All-Ships-Rise' mentality and will work to ensure your team and teammates succeed together.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate highly technical concepts, challenges, and updates to multiple audiences.
Proactive mindset and the ability to strengthen processes and efficiencies.
At H&H Group, we believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Manufacturing, and Marketing
Industries
Dairy Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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