Keystone & Golden, Inc. - Recruiters for the Nutraceutical Industry

NEED TO HIRE A VP/DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT? 💊 K&G is currently representing an accomplished Director/VP of Product Development. Diligent and detail-oriented product & process business professional with 20 years of nutraceutical industry experience. Delivering the highest quality, science-based supplements in the dietary supplement industry today. Laser focused and skilled in working cross-functionally with multiple teams and personalities. Proficient in delivering hundreds of new products in multiple dosage formats from concept to store shelf. Instrumental in developing the core process in product development as well as contributing to others such as, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, operations, supply chain, sales, and marketing to ensure on-time product launches. Achievements: ▪Key player in growth from a $40 million in revenue company to 500+ million. Directly Responsible for the successful launch and reformulations of over 200+ existing and retired skus for USA, Canada, and EU markets. ▪Oversaw rebrand project; collaborating and managing cross functional teams in ensuring smooth transition of over 200 products to new rebrand. Managed 30+ team members in achieving company's first successful promotional launch dates of 8 new products to market. ▪Implemented the organic program in-house, while educating the importance, and played a key role in building the organic program at top flavor company. Responsible for acquiring initial certifications of Organic, Certified for Sport and NSF Gluten Free. Contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com

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DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CANDIDATE AVAILABLE! 📢 K&G is currently representing an accomplished Director of Quality. Quality Assurance professional with 15-year experience in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance for the nutraceutical industry. Top skills: Quality management, Risk assessment, HACCP systems/FSMA, Quality system training. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and task management skills. Achievements: ▪Implementation and maintenance of Foreign Supplier Verification Program (21 CFR 1.500) [Chinese suppliers audits, product safety review, hazard analysis and monitoring activities]. Regulatory compliance: FDA Inspections, Import Alerts and Refusals, GRAS submissions. ▪Developed and maintained Quality Management Systems in compliance with cGMP (21 CFR 111) for new 20,000 sqft plant. Hired, trained and managed QA team of 7 people. ▪Oversaw deviations, non-conforming material reports, CAPA, and product complaints systems and ensured investigation, documentation and completion in a timely manner Education: MS - Quality Assurance Doctor of Pharmacy ▪ PCQI – PC for Human Food – October 2017 (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) ▪ FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program – April 2017 (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) ▪ HACCP Food Safety Certification – September 2015 (International HACCP Alliance) Contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com

NEED TO HIRE A SR DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT? K&G is currently representing an accomplished Sr Director of Product Development. Innovative Formulator and Entrepreneur with a strong background in developing and executing strategic projects that drive significant growth and market impact. Proven ability to transform ideas into successful products and initiatives across diverse sectors. Accomplished professional with over 8 years of experience in nutraceuticals, focusing on market assessment, business and formulation development. Skilled in collaborating closely with R&D, Scientific Advisory, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, and Marketing teams to achieve organizational objectives. Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific and marketing concepts while monitoring market dynamics. Strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete complex projects within tight timelines and budgets. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Sector: Finished Goods Achievements: ▪Led product lifecycle management from ideation to commercialization, successfully launching over 500 new and reformulated private brand items across various suppliers. ▪Developed and executed a comprehensive Go-To-Market strategy for a new health and wellness product line (herbal category), resulting in a 20% increase in market share within the first year. ▪Led a team of 10 (4 scientist + 6 technician) that saved the company $300K in development costs, $1M in yearly production expenses also delivered all R&D projects timely. Education: MS - Pharmaceutical Science B. Pharm - Pharmacy contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com

NOW HIRING: Vice President of Marketing. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Marketing to spearhead marketing initiatives and drive brand growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consumer packaged goods and a proven track record in both brand and growth marketing. Experience with Hispanic market segments is also highly desirable. *Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred. *Minimum of 10 years of marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. *Experience targeting Hispanic consumers and a strong understanding of multicultural marketing practices. https://lnkd.in/gMvCZtFG

SR PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER WANTED! Our client is a recognized leader in the development and production of science-backed, specialty ingredients for the health and wellness industry. It focuses on creating innovative and clinically substantiated nutritional ingredients used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages. The Senior Product Marketing Manager oversees the development and launch of new products while managing the product lifecycle for a health ingredient portfolio. This role involves identifying growth opportunities through market analysis, consumer insights, and customer feedback, and aligning them with the company’s strategy. The successful candidate will guide projects through the NPD process and implement commercial launch plans. https://lnkd.in/gErESx3g

FORMULATOR NEEDED! Salt Lake City Metro area 🏔 . This role involves creating product formulations, preparing specifications, and maintaining records and reports. The Formulator will also focus on evaluating and improving existing formulas, identifying new product opportunities, troubleshooting manufacturing challenges, and assessing new raw materials. *Familiarity with manufacturing equipment for oral solid dosage forms (immediate and extended-release). *Understanding of regulatory requirements, including cGMPs. *3 years' experience minimum Join a rapidly-growing dietary supplement manufacturer with competitive pay and excellent benefits package. Visit our jobs portal: www.keystoneandgolden.com

NEED TO HIRE A SR e-COMMERCE MANAGER? K&G is currently representing an accomplished Sr eCommerce Manager. Accomplished, customer focused, highly resourceful, and influential Digital Marketing & eCommerce Leader with 5 years' experience in the nutraceutical industry. A digital marketing and eCommerce strategist, with comprehensive experience in driving growth and expanding digital footprint for globally recognized brands Sector: Finished Goods Achievements: ▪Increased company website revenue growth by +50% YOY, with strategies to bring in new customers to the platform. ▪Led a team on executing best in class digital content, site merchandising, loyalty, subscription, email marketing, and community responses within the company’s digital ecosystem. Email resulted in +150% YoY with a 3x LTV revenue. ▪Increased Amazon consumption sales by +150% YOY while also improving contribution % of Net Revenue Goal. Continue to drive growth to other online channels such as DTC websites, Target.com, and Walmart.com. Contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com www.keystoneandgolden.com

LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION??? K&G is currently representing an accomplished Sr Director, Innovation. Proven leader with 13 years' experience in nutraceuticals - adept at aligning corporate innovation strategy with company business objectives. Strong acumen in leveraging consumer insights and scientific research into actionable product development opportunities. Track record of driving cross-functional innovation teams to successful outcomes. History of success in establishing profitable and innovative businesses through client-centric approaches and an unwavering commitment to high-quality deliverables. Sector: Finished Goods Availability: Immediate Achievements: ▪Increased innovation pipeline value from $7M to $40M and doubled innovation revenue and vitality index in 1 year. Aligned commercial development processes through the deployment of an organization-wide innovation stage-gate framework. ▪Drove 30% cost reductions in product safety testing costs through the development of new in silico regulatory and safety tools. ▪Fostered cross-functional collaboration across R&D to develop end-to-end compliance and regulatory solutions for novel products. Education: Ph.D. - Molecular & Environmental Toxicology B.A. - Biology Contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com www.keystoneandgolden.com

💥 QUALIFIED CANDIDATE: Vice President of Manufacturing K&G is currently representing an accomplished Vice President of Manufacturing. Dynamic and results-driven leader with 25 years of experience across operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, and research and development in the nutraceutical industry. Expertise in lean manufacturing, certified as a Green Belt, with a strong ability to implement High Performance Organization (HPO) principles to drive efficiency and operational excellence. Proven track record in leading and motivating teams to consistently achieve outstanding results in highly competitive environments. Sector: Contract Manufacturing Availability: Immediate Achievements: ▪ All supply chain, manufacturing and logistics operations for 3 locations, budgeting, staffing, strategic initiatives, KPI development and improvement plans and capital expenditures for the entire company. Delivered over $3MM in cost savings in 2023 by improving labor and production efficiencies. ▪ Increased capacity in plants (Softgel by 67%, Unit Dose by 75%, Packaging by 50%) to support revenue growth. ▪ Improved Right First Time from 88% to 95%. Successful startup of three new encapsulation lines. Transitioned Inspection team to 24/7 operation to improve product flow and throughput. Education: MBA B.S. - Chemistry Green Belt certification, Situational Leadership (I and II), Creating a Coaching Culture (I, II, and III), HACCP, cGMPs, Speed of Trust, High Performing Work System, DISC and CVI. Contact: steve@keystoneandgolden.com www.keystoneandgolden.com