Manager, Core Hydration Product Development

Manager, Core Hydration Product Development

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a creative, highly technical and execution focused Product Development Manager to help lead and execute resilience and cost savings initiatives for core business. Reporting to the Director of Core Hydration Product Development, this role will manage and have support from 1-2 PD Scientists. Candidates should bring prior people management experience and a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical talent.

The Manager, Core Hydration Product Development, will be an integral team member of LIV R&D Organization and will engage with all levels of the organization cross-functionally along with Unilever counterparts.

The ideal candidate is both hands-on formulator and a technical leader with expertise in product development of powdered beverages. They are highly technical in their product development approach and are not only capable of designing/executing experiments independently, but to also communicating their findings to both technical and non-technical business partners.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Lead technical management of core hydration business continuity, cost savings and brand improvement projects while upholding product quality and consumer experience
• Deliver including ideation with marketing, prototyping, specification development, technical transfer, and in market support
• Partner with supply chain, procurement and commercialization teams to identify and implement cost savings initiatives related to ingredients, formulations, manufacturing processes and packaging
• Collaborate with quality assurance on root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions for product quality and production challenges
• Deliver product superiority measures with innovation, cost savings, and resilience projects
• Pl…