Sr. Formulation Manager

Blueland; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueland is seeking a Sr. Formulation Manager in Boca Raton, FL to lead product formulation across the portfolio and support scale-up at contract manufacturers. You will evolve our formulation process to prioritize efficacy, quality, sustainability, and cost, reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer.

You will work cross-functionally to bring concepts to commercialization, scout new chemistries, and optimize formulas for the next generation of household cleaning and personal care products.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of formulation experience in household cleaning and/or personal care.
• Strong understanding of household cleaning chemistry and process engineering.
• Bench-top lab skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation strategy across the product portfolio to drive value.
• Collaborate with the Chief Innovation Officer to move concepts to commercialization.
• Scout new chemistries or technologies for the innovation team.
• Optimize formulas for efficacy, quality, sustainability, and cost.
• Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, regulatory, and sustainability teams.

Skills

Formulation

Household cleaning chemistry

Process engineering

Bench-top lab skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

The Sr. Formulation Manager 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.