We are People Against Dirty, a growing house of brands that includes method, ecover, babyganics, and mrs. meyer’s clean day. We've always done things differently – we’re fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. We started small, but we’ve got big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colorful place. And we invite everyone to join us as we pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Formulation, a Green Chef Manager is part chemist, part product developer and part git-r-done. The Green Chef Manager’s main responsibility is to formulate and test the best and the most sustainable and cost effective products while representing his/her function in project team settings. This position is based at our headquarters in San Francisco’s financial district. As a Green Chef Manager, it is important that you have a chemistry and/or chemical engineering background, deep formulation experience and demonstrated proficiency in a lab setting. Just as importantly, you should have superior communication and teamwork skills, are able to prioritize effectively in a fast pace rapidly changing environment and exhibit a passion for environmentally sustainable solutions and creative problem solving.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop new formulations using green chemistry tools that meet our consumer and technical objectives.
- Conduct related performance and stability studies to ensure products deliver on quality, on budget and on target consumer experience
- Work with your people leader and project teams to understand project criteria and build plans for developing new products, executing line extensions and enabling cost savings
- Develop and support compelling, consumer-noticeable claims for new products and product improvements, conduct competitive analysis on products and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop label copy, graphics, usage instructions and claims substantiation
- Develop test methodologies to support product development and quality assurance/control activities, assist QA team with physical standard production and maintenance
- Conduct competitive market analysis of new product launches, product performance and new “on trend” ingredients and product claims
- Utilize IT tools and systems to manage specifications, documentation and enable global collaboration
- Work independently in the lab and help maintain lab hygiene, lab safety, processes and documentation
- Work with suppliers to evaluate green chemistry solutions through testing and timely feedback, iterative material improvements and incorporation into products
- Continually assess and upgrade formulation capabilities, including technical knowledge base, test methods and formulation skills
- Work reception once a month**
**We are not joking. At method, everyone in San Francisco takes a spin as receptionist. Costumes welcome.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years in consumer-packaged goods in formulation/product development roles
- Hands-on experience in personal care rinse-off or leave-on formulation development
- Formulation skills in adjacent categories a bonus (beauty care, homecare, industrial/commercial, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to drive results (independently and as part of a team) make recommendations, craft smart plans and deliver against them
- Strong communication skills to keep the team up-to-date and give and receive useful feedback
- Strong legal and regulatory understanding as they relate to consumer products, IP assessment and claim support activities
- Ability to learn quickly and start contributing immediately
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
- Energy and Passion with a high capacity for work, the ability to prioritize effectively and propagate excitement; Good attitude and positive outlook are a must!
- Interpersonal acumen strong collaboration skills and always willing to help others succeed; act as a mentor to junior staff
- Ability to bring solutions by using sound judgment and experience to guide development
EDUCATION:
- BS in Chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering or related fields
PAD PERKS: Our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Here are a few of the ways we Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:
- Rockstar health insurance benefits package
- Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
- Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
- 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
- Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom.you heard that right- let's dance
FURTHER INFORMATION
LOCATION: San Francisco
HOURS: full time, exempt
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Formulation