Project Manager - R&D

**Please no external recruiters**

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As an R&D Project Manager, you will be responsible for effectively coordinating, tracking, supporting and managing all aspects of external and internal customer projects (both long term projects, and short-term, tasks),  including but not limited to: establishing timelines, coordinating resources, providing product quotations, obtaining/providing samples & technical documentation, and supporting all other customer requests.  R&D Project Manager will act as a liaison between R&D, and Sales & Customer Service, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Operations teams and customers to ensure customer requirements are communicated and addressed and/or implemented to achieve desired outcome on time, within budge, and in accordance with stakeholders’ expectations.  This includes participating in all project-related meetings, notetaking, tracking and communicating timelines and objectives, and following up with relevant personnel to achieve project objectives.   

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Create strong professional relationships with assigned customer/s and Sales Representatives, Customer service personnel, R&D, Operations & Quality functions, etc.
• Proactively acknowledging customer requests and promptly resolving issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Participating in customer meetings, audits, tours and video conferences. Maintain positive communications with current and prospective customers through video conference. facsimile, email, telephone and in-person meetings

• Depending on specific project scope, requirements, and needs:
• Provide direct assistance and/or coordinate assistance to specific project tasks and objectives
• Define, and clearly communicate project goals and objectives, clearly articulate project purpose, desired outcomes and success criteria to everyone involved
• Develop detailed plan, outline tasks, timelines and resource requirements and milestones, as needed.
• Ensure project remains on track within define boundaries, address any changes and deviations as needed
• Lead project teams set expectations, facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Monitor project progress, regularly track activities, evaluate performance against the plan, identify and address any issues
• Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate any challenges and negotiate solutions
• Establish efficient channels of communications, promoting information sharing to ensure everyone is informed for project outcomes
• Maintain accurate records, including reports, documentation, project plans, meeting minutes, etc. and all other relevant information
• Monitor quality of project deliverables, identify, communicate and develop strategies to minimize and mitigate the risks
• Capture lessons learn, use feedback to improve future projects.
• Shipping samples as needed or requested for customer via FedEx, USPS or UPS
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Project Administration, Project Management, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical/Food Science, Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university; plus
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking in English;  bilingual (English/Mandarin Chinese) skills a plus.
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in nutraceutical industry; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.
  • Required Licenses/Certifications
    • Proficient expertise in Project Management Professional (PMP certification, or similar), is a strong plus

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $74,000.00 – 88,000.00 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**