WHO WE ARE
We’re Talking Rain, and we’re so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, Sparkling Ice +Energy, Talking Rain Waters, and AQA pH waters. We're creating connections with every sip!
When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.
Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Our efficient, committed Supply Chain team builds partnerships to get the right product to the right place at the right time. Logistics? Ready to pivot.
In this role, you’ll coordinate activities between multiple projects to fulfill commercialization strategy and risk mitigation initiatives for our entire portfolio. This is an opportunity to use your technical experience to make get products on shelves with improved quality, processes, and metrics.
Reports to: Commercialization Program Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Location: Remote work from home, #LI-Remote
Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.
Base Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)
Note: This range is a national average, but compensation will be reviewed based on geographical location depending on where applicant will be working. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Ensure successful product launch with a focus on new formulas, new packaging, and new brands as well as on-boarding of new co-manufacturers and packaging facilities.
Provide onsite technical and quality support during product qualifications.
Support all product commercialization activities including, but not limited to, product scale up, trials, data collection, product qualification, co-packer onboarding, investigations, and product reassessment.
Cooperate with internal and external teams to smoothly transition products through the product lifecycle, considering the impact of scale on quality and packaging.
Provide subject matter expertise on a range of product and manufacturing technologies.
Verify conformance to internal quality policies, throughout commercialization process
Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, advising your immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
3+ years of food or beverage manufacturing experience, ideally in commercialization of CPG products
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or Chemistry or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.
Ability to travel up to 70%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.
This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).
Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.
We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.
Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.
We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER
Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...
Three Weeks of Vacation. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
Onsite and Hybrid Employees: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive $0.25 per mile.
401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
Employees may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
Vehicle Program –
Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate
Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.
Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.
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