Essor

Product Manager

• Take ownership of current product development lifecycles and ensure critical milestones are met from formulation approval to final production
• Partner with operations to monitor project budgets and product costing and ensure products meet established margin targets
• Drive final selection and approval of raw materials and packaging
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, formulators, fragrance houses, and packaging suppliers to prevent delays
• Ensure pipeline products comply with relevant federal, state, and industry regulations, including EPA, Safer Choice, and EWG requirements
• Coordinate daily with Brand, Operations, Regulatory/Legal, Creative, and Retail teams
• Manage and update project timelines for on-time product launches
• Identify roadblocks and execute immediate solutions to mitigate risks
• Oversee final commercialization stages, including manufacturing readiness, quality control checks, content completion, and handover to the scale team

Product Development Manager