Technical Development Manager HI&I
South Gate, CA - USA
Job Summary
The role serves as the technical bridge between customers suppliers sales teams and internal innovation resources. The primary objective is to help drive specialty ingredient growth by supporting formulation development solving technical challenges and commercializing new solutions within the cleaning industry.
Customer & Commercial Support
Partner with sales teams on customer development and account growth.
Conduct customer visits and engage directly with R&D and technical stakeholders.
Identify innovation opportunities and formulation requirements.
Provide technical recommendations that support business growth.
Product Development & Formulation
Develop and optimize HI&I cleaning formulations.
Support projects from concept through commercialization.
Troubleshoot manufacturing performance and formulation issues.
Utilize internal laboratory and application resources to accelerate development.
Supplier & Technical Expertise
Become the subject matter expert on strategic supplier technologies.
Translate supplier capabilities into customer solutions.
Support supplier onboarding and new product introductions.
Deliver technical training to commercial teams and customers.
Market & Regulatory Leadership
Stay informed on industry trends competitive activity and emerging technologies.
Understand regulatory requirements affecting cleaning products in North America.
Identify growth opportunities and help shape market-entry strategies.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelors degree in technical discipline (Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science etc.).
10 years of experience in product development chemical manufacturing distribution or related markets.
Strong formulation experience within household industrial and institutional cleaning products.
Additional essential attributes:
Well versed with current market trends and key players in the H I&I industry
Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to H I&I products in North America
Deep understanding of functional ingredient distribution in the H I&I industry
Computer Skills:
Functional knowledge of word processors database software sales tools spreadsheets presentation modules
Travel:
Requires up to 50% regional travel as needed
Location:
Flexible to work from home or office as required
We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
Individual development on-the-job training and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
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Required Experience:
Manager
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