Product Innovation Leader Position Available In Bradley, Tennessee

Product Innovation Leader 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars 4325 Old Tasso Road NE, Cleveland, TN 37312

Job Title:

Product Innovation Leader Reporting:

VP of Operations This role sits at the heart of our transformative growth platform. The Product Innovation Leader is responsible for driving breakthrough chemical product development from concept to full-scale commercialization, while also successfully integrating products acquired via M&A. Leveraging our in-place reaction, blending, and formulation assets, this leader will be instrumental in rapidly accelerating business development. Although primarily focused on organic new product development, a core element of the role is to incorporate and integrate externally acquired products with rigor—ensuring they meet strict cost, quality, and time targets—to fully support our business objectives and operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic development of cutting-edge chemical products, driving their progression from research and development to market-ready solutions under the CaaS model. Oversee and mentor multidisciplinary teams—including formulation scientists and research chemists—to ensure innovative solutions integrate seamlessly with our core technical distribution platform and operational capabilities. Collaborate closely with operations to evaluate and optimize existing plant capabilities, ensuring that all new products are designed for rapid manufacturing scale-up. Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and technical teams to align innovation with market demands, thereby expediting commercial readiness while meeting precise business requirements. Spearhead initiatives to evaluate and insource acquired product technologies via M&A, rigorously integrating these products to ensure they meet key cost, quality, and time objectives, thereby accelerating time-to-market. Utilize data analytics to drive performance improvements, optimize formulations, and streamline production processes to support fast-paced business growth. Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and industry quality standards throughout the product development lifecycle. Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively, demonstrating an ability to navigate complex functional requirements while delivering tangible business results

Required Experience & Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

Experience:

7-10 years in product development or chemical formulation, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing R D or strategic innovation initiatives.

Technical Skills:

o Extensive expertise in formulation chemistry and the development of advanced chemical products. o In-depth understanding of regulatory and quality standards in the specialty chemicals industry. o Proven experience in assessing and enhancing manufacturing processes, especially within reaction-based production and technical distribution models. o Demonstrated success in integrating acquired technologies from M&A activities to expedite product commercialization, including managing integration parameters like cost, quality, and time.

Soft Skills:

o Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities with a collaborative approach. o Proven ability to establish deep, collaborative relationships with customers and KOL’s within industry. o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. o An agile mindset with the ability to quickly adapt to evolving business demands while managing complex functional requirements. This role is tailored for a visionary leader who drives technical innovation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will not only spearhead new product developments but will also play an integral role in effectively integrating M&A-acquired products, thereby positioning our platform as the leading, scaled, formulation-forward chemical distribution solution in the market.

Disclaimer:

The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances of the job change.