Company Description

• The leading solutions partner serving the global nutrition & wellness industry, INW is a portfolio company of Cornell Capital with over 1,800 associates across our U.S. footprint.
• The Company’s operations include formulation and production of nutrition products across a spectrum of formats, unique R&D capabilities, market insights and a focus on quality and customer service.
• In total, INW serves 150 customers across the nutrition & wellness industry including sports nutrition, diet, energy, hydration, personal care, cosmetics, pet care and other related subsectors.
• The Company is headquartered in the Salt Lake City, UT area and includes six operating divisions that span a footprint exceeding 1,500,000 sq. ft. both domestically and Internationally:
  • INW / Bee Health – Bridlington, UK – production of powders, tablets, capsules, liquids and cosmetics
  • INW / Capstone – Ogden, UT – production of powders, tablets and capsules
  • INW / Dallas One – Dallas, TX – production of liquids, gel packs and cosmetics
  • INW / Living Ecology – Corona, CA & Henderson, NV – production of nutrition and functional fruit bars, as well as capsules
  • INW / Phoenix Formulations – Phoenix, AZ – production of powders, tablets and capsules
  • INW / ProForm – Benicia, CA – production of powders concentrated across all types of protein

Why Work for INW / Dallas One?

• At INW, you’ll find a collaborative and challenging work environment that is built around our mission to be the world’s leading solutions partner serving the global Nutrition & Wellness industry.
• Specifically, in this role, you will work alongside the Dallas One Solutions VP, Design for Manufacturing, COO and INW Chief Commercial Officer to organize, manage and plan each new product commercialization projects for one of the primary operating divisions of INW.

Position Summary:

The Manager / Director, NPD will organize, manage, and plan each new product commercialization project from quoting to system implementation, building the operational shell against which the team will execute. Manager / Director’s primary goal is to ensure customers new product launches on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor critical milestones along the new product process implementation timeline.
  • Pre-Quote Discovery | Quote Submission | NPF Development | System Execution | Pre-Production Review | First Time Run | Post-Mortem Analysis
• Collaborates with an interdepartmental team to gather all relevant data points regarding formulation, compliance, production and procurement to provide profitable, duplicable additions to the U1 portfolio.
• Manages pre-quote process, estimating expected costs for materials and labor on each project.
  • Works closely with vendors, issues RFQ’s for primary and secondary packaging, as well as corrugate and any ancillary packaging requirements.
  • Facilitate formulation set up and costing post customer approval. Set up new items and work with the procurement team to ensure current costing, lead time and MOQ’s are provided. Ensure all paperwork is secured or in process for quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with production and compounding teams to conduct analysis of project specifications and execution needs. Gather personnel and equipment requirements for project costing.
• Working with the customers and cross functionally, prepares NPF (New Product Form) for all approved projects. Responsible for generating resultant finished good product specification forms as requested by the customer.
• Works in partnership with the Manager ERP to provide all necessary data points to build a complete MMR, Master Formula and Master Bill of Material.
• Communicates and collaborates with R&D, operations, production, quality, and management teams to provide training and information required to successfully execute new projects.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Facilitate robust post-mortem evaluation of all new product runs. Ensure all responsible parties provide feedback and update BOM/MMR as applicable.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise staff directly or indirectly. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

• Strong change management skill set, able to manage multiple priorities and adapt work flows under rapidly changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential problems and develop proactive solutions to get results.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems strongly desired.

Education and Experience:

• Strong process improvement mindset and background.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, required.
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Familiar with cGMP requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations governing dietary supplement and personal care cosmetic manufacturing.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.