Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationCritical Thinking
About this role
About the Role
The Director of Formulation will be responsible for formulation needs across the product portfolio to drive the best total value proposition for the company, in addition to supporting product scale-up at contract manufacturers. The role will be responsible for evolving our product formulation process to help commercialize products with a focus on efficacy, quality, sustainability, and cost. This is a key role in commercializing innovation and great products at Blueland. The ideal candidate has strong formulation knowledge of creating format innovation, aptitude for critical thinking, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and meticulous attention to detail. This role reports to the Chief Innovation Officer.
Responsibilities
- Provide thorough leadership and execution of the Company’s strategy across the current product organization, with the ability to manage and influence decision-making to ensure supply and achieve the company’s goals.
- Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to bring products from concept to commercialization.
- Scout new technologies or chemistries for the innovation team to incorporate into formulations.
- Apply a deep understanding of household cleaning chemistry, consumer feedback, and competitive trends to recommend formulas and innovation.
- Deep passion for hands-on formulation development work in our innovation lab.
- Formulate products to bring to commercialization in Household Cleaning & Personal Care categories.
- Continue to optimize current products and line extensions.
- 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, product quality, and 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 existing ones.
- Support sourcing new suppliers for our expanding supply chain & secondary supply sources.
- Assist in leading the company toward sustainability efforts.
Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of formulation, Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience.
- Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry.
- Strong understanding of Process Engineering.
- Bench-top lab skills are a must.
- 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.
Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of formulation, Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience.
- Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry.
- Strong understanding of Process Engineering.
- Bench-top lab skills are a must.
- 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.
Location & Travel
- Ability to work out of our lab in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Be able to travel 15–20% of the time.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $110,000–145,000.