Senior Manager, New Product Introduction

Employbridge; Prescott (WI); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Employbridge is seeking a Senior Manager, NPI to lead the transition of new formulations from R&D through commercial manufacturing. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of product development, process engineering, and manufacturing operations.

You will oversee scale-up, establish critical process parameters, support pilot runs and launches, and lead a multi-site team across facilities. The position offers strategic leadership with visibility to senior leadership and a strong

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, technology transfer, or manufacturing commercialization.
• Experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and drive operational excellence.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead scale-up and technology transfer activities from laboratory development through commercial production.
• Oversee the transition of formulations from bench scale to pilot and full manufacturing environments.
• Establish and optimize critical process parameters including mixing, heating/cooling, shear rates, vacuum pressure, and hold times.
• Support pilot runs and commercial launches while troubleshooting production and quality challenges.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations to identify and mitigate scale-up risks.
• Drive root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and continuous process improvements.
• Lead a multi-site scale-up team, with direct leadership across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you passionate about taking innovative products from the lab to full-scale production? We are seeking a Senior Manager, NPI to lead the successful transition of new formulations from R&D through commercial manufacturing. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of product development, process engineering, and manufacturing operations.

Pay:

$120-130k Annually + 12% Bonus incentive, 12-month fiscal year

What You'll Do

• Lead scale-up and technology transfer activities from laboratory development through commercial production.
• Oversee the transition of formulations from bench scale to pilot and full manufacturing environments.
• Establish and optimize critical process parameters including mixing, heating/cooling, shear rates, vacuum pressure, and hold times.
• Support pilot runs and commercial launches while troubleshooting production and quality challenges.
• Partner closely with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to identify and mitigate scale-up risks.
• Drive root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and continuous process improvements.
• Lead a multi-site scale-up team, including direct leadership responsibilities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, technology transfer, or manufacturing commercialization.
• Industry experience within personal care, cosmetics, OTC, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and drive operational excellence.
• Strong project management, analytical problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience working within GMP-regulated environments is preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with direct impact on new product commercialization.
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy across multiple facilities.
• High visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
• Dynamic environment focused on innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.