Formulator I R&D

Company Description

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world's largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today's most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its' own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc., not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Job Description

Summary/Objective: Lead and deliver the creation of innovative consumer and customer driven new products, quality improvements, reformulations, and cost-savings to drive VEI team profitable growth. Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams to support operations, sales, purchasing, quality, and other internal and external partners.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Product Sample Development.
• Effective utilization of ERP System to Enter Ingredients & Formula Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Translate consumer/customer needs and specifications into ERP System.
• Perform Bench-Experiments, Scale-Ups, & Evaluations.
• Develop and Maintain Product Specific Blending and Filling Instructions.
• Create Formula Cards as necessary.
• Identify items that may require Unique Material Agreements (UMA).
• Collaborates well within a diverse environment in order to accomplish the responsibilities required to satisfy the needs of the customer and the business.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with Internal and External Partners.
• Participate in the maintenance of organization of Lab, Ingredient Cabinets, and Bench top setting.
• Participate in gathering and prepping materials.
• Participate in material reviews and evaluations.
• Works with Urgency.
• Strong Attention to Detail.
• Cross trains with other members of the department and organization.
• Available to work overtime including weekends
• Comply with all safety and SOP procedures

Non-essential functions

• Able to assist and fill in for other department members as needed. (Examples: Documentation, Project Coordination, etc.)
• Support internal/external plant startups & provide technical support as needed.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Formula Related Production Issues.
• Technical-leadership role in identifying and creating innovative new products and platforms that are aligned to the overall VEI strategy through developing and fostering internal and external partnerships.
• Translate consumer/customer needs into relevant product-designs while meeting consumer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Practice specification ownership and build stable formulations with proprietary advantage where applicable to protect investments and block competitive potential.
• Actively partner with external suppliers and development-companies to identify, test, and integrate new opportunities including, but not limited to, new technologies and new raw materials.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Work Environment: This job operates in an office and lab environment. This role routinely uses lab equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, calculators, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office electronics.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 2 years in science lab environment or related experience.
• Ability to perform tasks autonomously or under minor supervision while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and sound judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including timely follow-up and commitment to deliverables, and openness to give and receive feedback.
• Able to develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive strong collaboration and results.
• Able to consume and sample food ingredients and allergens in accordance with evaluation/research needs.
• Good ability to make objective taste and texture decisions about products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of R&D lab operating procedures.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• B.S. Food Science or related technical or engineering degree.
• Experience in R&D, Food Manufacturing, Beverage, Flavor, or Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Sports Nutrition or Health and Wellness industry.
• Basic knowledge of dry powder formulations and processing.
• Experience with an ERP System.
• Forklift Certified.

Additional Information

Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!

Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!

What Does VEI do? That's a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world's largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.

About VEI: Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today's most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its' own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.

Commitment to Talent: VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI's goal is to introduce new talent to their company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.

VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.

Got Benefits? - VEI Does! Eligibility & Details as of 2022: Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI's Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.

Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment:

• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• 2 Dental plans to choose from
• 2 Vision plans to choose from

Additional Benefits:

• 401K *21 or older
• Profit Sharing - Eligible after 6 months
• Disability Gap Insurance paid for by the company
• Short term disability insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Long term disability insurance provided by the company
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by the company for the employee
• Additional Life Insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Accident, Critical & Cancer available to the employee to purchase
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• Clothing Allowance

Mission Statement: Family, Integrity and Innovation

Cause Statement: Making Quality Products for a healthier world.

If qualified, please submit your resume including salary history and salary requirements.

No relocation package is available for this position.

Due to overwhelming response we can only respond to candidates we wish to pursue.