Case Studies
Method Products, Inc.
In 2001 we launched a company with a crazy idea — to revolutionize cleaning. Since then we have disrupted every aspect of the category including formulation, packaging, advertising and merchandising. Premium home care products, naturally-derived, biodegradable formulas, with respect for design sensibilities and the environment.
Successful Search: Vice President, Product Development
The Director / VP of Engineering is responsible for all technical aspects of the product with timeline, quality, and budget responsibility. The Director works across the four product silos of the method brand: cleaning, air care, laundry, and personal care; and must be able to manage and execute in each of these areas. Their work focuses primarily on “green lighted” projects: products that are being taken to market with a specific ship date, and often customer, in mind.
Director / VP of Engineering leads and manages all engineering functions and successfully integrates different technical aspects to maximize overall product experience, including package and chemical engineering. On each new product program, the Director / VP is responsible for managing all technical aspects of the product including packaging, formulation, logistical requirements, legal compliance and quality control. The Director / VP manages packaging vendors through engineering feasibility, tool building & qualification at a high degree of difficulty.
The Director / VP is assigned existing method products, responsible for on-going quality assurance, product improvements and optimization, cost structure improvements, manufacturing efficiency and working with BM to identify product refreshments and upgrades.