rachel watson-clark

department manager- product and process development foods and pet care businesses

About

Drive high engagement through great people creating great innovation!

Country

united states

City

livermore

Industry

consumer goods

Skill

consumer products, product innovation, cross functional team leadership, commercialization, r&d, product development, chemistry, customer insight, open innovation, analytical chemistry, people development, fmcg, personal care, emulsions, food science, formulation, innovation management

Experience

department manager - foods product and process development

the clorox company

2012-7 - Present · 14 yrs 3 mos

Manage base and innovation for Foods Product and Process (scale-up) development including salad dressings, dips, marinades, and sauces.

department manager - kingsford process and product development

the clorox company

2010-11 - 2012-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

Managed combined process and product development group including solids manufacturing processes and Product development for BBQ briquette business, instant light briquettes, and lighter fluid.

group manager - product development - foods

the clorox company

2008-11 - 2009-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed product development in Foods including salad dressings, dips, sauces, and marinades.

group manager - product development - pet care products

the clorox company

2005-12 - 2008-11 · 3 yrs

Managed product development group: clumping and non-clumping litter products, litter additives, and litter box wipes. Developed collaboration with academic professionals and veterinarians.

scientist - product development - car care products

the clorox company

2004-7 - 2005-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Product development of silicone emulsion interior car care cleaners and protectants, exterior cleaners, aerosol tire products (shine and cleaners), interior and exterior cleaning and/or protectant wipes.

scientist - product development- home care products

the clorox company

1997-10 - 2004-7 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Product Development for a variety of home care products including toilet bowl cleaners (Bleach/Blue Solids, Liquid), aerosol disinfecting spray, hard surface cleaners (bleach and surfactant), laundry additives, dilutable cleaners. Claim support and GLP work.

department manager- product and process development foods and pet care businesses

the clorox company

2014-1 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

department manager - litter product and process development

the clorox company

2011-7 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Managed base and innovation group for Litter product and process (Scale-up) development including clumping and non-clumping litters, odor control technology development, and other pet care products. Previously in business from July 2011 until 2012.