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.

Summary/Objective: Manage tasks and timelines for multiple research and development projects with moderate complexity from initiation through to commercialization. Consistently demonstrate a high understanding of project tasks and critical milestones and how they relate to other steps in the product development & business development lifecycle. Effectively communicate across multiple functional departments to mitigate and resolve obstacles and achieve timely project milestones. Promptly complete project tasks and workflows.

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

• Manage all aspects of R&D Projects from ideation to commercialization, providing technical and communication support to ensure team members remain on track and delays are promptly and effectively addressed.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle, including timing, tasks, roles/responsibilities of cross functional departments, and critical milestones.
• Effectively manage multiple project paths and provide project updates to key stakeholders.
• Skillfully navigate stressful, undefined and/or ambiguous environments while maintaining accuracy of work.
• Effective utilization of ERP System.
• Collaborates well within a diverse environment in order to accomplish the responsibilities required to satisfy the needs of the customer and the business.
• Technical understanding of product development and contract manufacturing to facilitate communication of innovative new products and platforms that are aligned to the overall VEI strategy through developing and fostering internal and external partnerships.
• Manages projects with moderate to high complexity while working closely with key business partners to define product requirements and develop project timelines.
• 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: Benchtop Samples, Formulation, Document Control, Material Qualification, etc.)

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.

This position is not 100% remote.

Essential Functions Cognitive (Reasoning) Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Comprehend complex, hard-to-understand concepts.

Essential Functions Mathematics Perform ordinary arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.

Essential Functions Communication (Speech & Composition)

Expression of a level to communicate fluently with employees, customers and others in English to obtain and provide complex information. Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve in-person, by telephone and via video conferences. Capable of interpretation of technical materials, oral presentation of reports and able to adapt vocabulary, tone and content for listener.

Comprehension and expression of a level to routinely draft narrative information, compose routine correspondence on own initiative, make comprehensive notes. May involve a large volume of such composition.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee will occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs., reach over shoulder, use fingers for grasping, repeatedly bend, climb, use peripheral and depth perception vision. Employee will frequently use both hands, sit for extended periods of time, walk, stand, and use well developed coordination simultaneously. Employee must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of color, able to smell, and have routine hearing ability.

Environmental Factors: The environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee will occasionally work irregular hour, work with sharp objects, work around machinery and moving parts, work on ladders and work closely with others. Employee will frequently be exposed to dust, silica, powders, etc. Employee will continuously work inside, and work alone.

Travel Minimal travel required - ability to travel infrequently (i.e., annually) for activities

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.