Skills and background required to be successful: - MS in food science/food engineering
- Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes, pilot plant, and validation processes related to commercialization of food and supplement products.
- 8 years’ experience in product development for CPG or MLM
- Business process orientation including adherence to New Product Process, testing protocols and appropriate Product Lifecycle Management (e.g. Agile) and laboratory notebook documentation
- Experience working in a GMP environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task and problem tackle, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus
- Understand global regulatory requirements, including NAM, EU, CAN, APAC/CH, MX, SAM/CAM
- Must have hands-on experience with bench prototyping and commercialization including knowledge and experience in developing food/supplements in regulated industry
- Experience developing plant-based high protein shelf stable foods with clean label
- Familiarity with Prop65, Gluten free, Low GI, Vegan/vegetarian, Non-GMO, Low sugar formulations
- Experienced in researching, interpret and report on technical subjects to both a technical and non-technical audience
- Excellent understanding of physical, chemical, and biological property of ingredients as well as their structure and property relationships
- Solid understanding of performance testing, scale to production, manufacturing limitations, stability testing, raw ingredient evaluation, and packaging compatibility
- Must have strong problem solving, interpersonal, teamwork, project management and communication skills (oral & written)
- Must be a self-starter with high level of initiatives and accountability
- Ability to predict and resolve problems in a practical, timely and collaborative manner
- Ability to generate and analyze data to drive optimum decision making
- Ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with multiple partner requirements
- General knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Demonstrates flexibility in taking and managing multiple assignments and pivoting as needed
- Ability to spot trends and use insights data to identify and execute on rapid prototyping of new product ideas.
- Must display demeanor reflective of high caliber individual; positive, proactive, productive, focused, and informed.
Perks/Benefits: - Health & Wellness important to you? We’ve got you covered with benefits day 1! No waiting time for medical, dental & vision
- Need a break? We’ve got your back with generous time off, including paid holidays, compensated volunteer days and extra days for the unexpected
- Get your fitness on!! Onsite fitness center, group classes including yoga and bootcamp, free personal training and fitness challenges year-round
- Get paid and get moving with our Wellness Incentive Program! Annual employee reimbursement (up to $500) and access to a Wellness Coach
- Balance equals a healthy and happy community! We offer flexible work schedule, telecommuting and rideshare options
- Like freebies and discounts? Complimentary HN products in our stocked pantries, generous discounts and free HN apparel/accessory giveaways
- Planning for the future? 401(k) with company-match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement and online/onsite courses
Want to learn more? Don’t wait, APPLY NOW! At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success |
