A. Product Development & Innovation • Lead the creation, improvement, and optimization of new products. • Conduct research on materials, design options, and technologies. • Ensure product prototypes meet functional, safety, and performance standards. B. Project Leadership • Plan, organize, and oversee PD projects from concept to mass production. • Assign tasks to PD team members and monitor progress. • Lead project meetings and coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Sales, and Marketing. • Manage project timelines and ensure on-time delivery of PD milestones. C. Testing & Validation • Oversee product testing, analysis, and validation. • Recommend modifications based on test results, performance data, and user feedback. • Ensure compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements. D. Documentation & Reporting • Prepare detailed PD documents: specifications, BOM, test reports, SOPs, and revision notes. • Maintain accurate and updated records for product approvals. • Present progress reports to management. E. Cross-functional Collaboration • Work with Marketing and Sales to identify customer needs and market trends. • Assist Production in solving technical issues during trial runs and mass production. • Collaborate with QC/QA to ensure new products meet quality standards. F. Continuous Improvement • Analyze existing products for improvement opportunities. • Recommend efficiency upgrades for processes, designs, materials, or cost optimization. • Support company innovation initiatives.
• Process and track all incoming sales orders and quotations, ensuring accuracy of pricing, product codes, and customer information before submission. • Act as the first point of contact for customer inquiries regarding order status, shipping details, and inventory availability. • Manage the sales team's schedule and CRM data, including updating contact information, logging activities, and generating basic pipeline reports. • Prepare and format sales presentations, proposals, and contracts for the account executives. • Coordinate with the Logistics and Accounting departments to resolve shipping discrepancies, billing errors, or payment issues related to customer orders.
• Execute high-volume outbound prospecting activities via cold calls, emails, and social selling to identify and engage new potential clients (prospects). • Lead Qualification: Conduct initial calls and to qualify leads based on predefined criteria (e.g., budget, authority, need, and timeline—BANT). • Schedule product demonstrations or detailed sales presentations for Account Executives once a lead has been successfully qualified. • Meticulously log all sales activities, prospect information, and communication details in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. • Ensure a smooth and informative transition of qualified leads to the sales team, providing all necessary background and context.
Operating and monitoring equipment: Operate multi-function process control machinery to mix, blend, or otherwise process ingredients according to production specifications. Blending and mixing: Accurately measure and combine raw materials according to recipes, checking that weights and ingredients are correct. Quality control: Monitor the mixing process to ensure consistency and quality, making adjustments as needed to temperature, time, and other variables. Perform quality checks on the finished product to ensure it meets company standards. Maintenance and cleanliness: Clean mixers and associated equipment, especially during product changes or shutdowns. Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhering to safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage and maintain the General Ledger (GL), ensuring all financial transactions are accurately and timely recorded, classified, and reconciled. • Lead the execution of the month-end and year-end close procedures, including preparing and posting essential journal entries, accruals, and deferrals. • Prepare and analyze Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements; provide variance analysis comparing actual results to budget or forecast. • Oversee and perform tasks related to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including processing invoices, managing collections, and reconciling vendor/customer balances. • Ensure all accounting activities adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements; assist with external audit preparations by providing necessary documentation. • Maintain the accuracy and proper functioning of the accounting software (ERP system), ensuring data integrity and correct financial flow.
• Coordinate the daily routing and scheduling of shipments and deliveries, optimizing for cost, time, and required service level. • Serve as the primary point of contact with carriers and 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics) providers for booking, tracking, and resolving immediate transit issues. • Ensure all shipping documents (e.g., Bills of Lading, customs paperwork, packing lists) are accurate, complete, and provided to relevant parties in a timely manner. • Work to maximize trailer utilization and density for outgoing freight to minimize transport costs (e.g., maximizing cubic space and weight limits). • Monitor the movement of critical shipments, proactively communicating any delays or diversions to internal sales and customer service teams.
• Execute standardized sampling plans and procedures (SOPs) to collect representative samples from various materials and production stages • Ensure all sampling activities are conducted using proper aseptic or contamination-control techniques as required, maintaining the integrity and chain of custody of every sample collected • Complete all required sampling records and documentation accurately and immediately, including sample labels, logbooks, and entries into the Quality Management System (QMS). • Prepare and organize sterile sampling tools, containers, and necessary consumables; manage the proper cleaning, sterilization, and staging of all sampling equipment • Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure materials are staged correctly for sampling and to accurately track the quarantine status of materials awaiting test results.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, products, and equipment manually or using basic machinery (e.g., hand trucks, pallet jacks). • Assist skilled tradespeople, machine operators, or technicians with preparation and support tasks, such as carrying tools, positioning equipment, and mixing materials. • Perform routine cleanup and housekeeping duties of the work area, including sweeping, trash removal, and basic maintenance to ensure a safe and organized environment. • Operate and maintain simple tools and equipment (e.g., drills, grinders, power washers) as instructed and needed for the task. • Strictly follow all safety procedures, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and reporting hazards or incidents immediately to a supervisor. • Perform other general and unskilled duties as reasonably required by the site supervisor to ensure the project or production goals are met on schedule.
• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of data entry across various internal systems (e.g., invoices, customer records, expense reports). • Check official documents against established policies, approval matrices, and regulatory compliance standards. • Identify and coordinate the prompt correction of discrepancies and errors in documentation with the originating team. • Assist in organizing and preparing financial records for internal and external audits. • Validate that documents have followed the correct workflow and authorization hierarchy.