Milly Zwaaf
Chatsworth
Summary
Senior product development manager with 20 years of experience in personal care CPG and contract manufacturing. Expertise in transforming marketing insights into actionable products that drive business goals and enhance brand offerings. Proven track record in leading complex projects while navigating regulatory and safety environments, delivering sustainable, high-quality products in fast-paced settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Development Manager
Edgewell Personal Care Co
Shelton
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Spearheaded product development across Cremo's grooming portfolio in seven personal care categories.
- Converted marketing and brand insights into product opportunities that enhanced customer engagement.
- Collaborated with brand and marketing teams to define concepts, claims, components, and cost targets.
- Aligned cross-functional strategies to meet aggressive annual business plan goals.
- Drove 40% growth through consistent delivery of commitments.
- Partnered with safety, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure compliance in product development.
- Worked with Procurement to identify cost-saving initiatives and enhance margins.
- Led brand refresh by renovating formulas, updating packaging, and substantiating claims for 140+ SKUs in one year.
Senior Product Development Manager
Cremo Company
Laguna Beach
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Directed product development for Cremo with third-party manufacturers, achieving all approval milestones.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to ensure timely deliverables and consistent supply of goods.
- Collaborated with innovation teams and management on new product introductions and market opportunities.
- Supported management and operations during Edgewell acquisition to facilitate smooth transition.
Senior Project Manager
Bocchi Laboratories (Bright Innovation Labs)
Santa Clarita
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw product development from ideation to post-launch evaluation, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
- Managed production planning for multiple high-volume brands including Paul Mitchell, Sexy Hair, and Cremo.
- Achieved on-time completion of key milestones for product launches by managing project timelines.
Senior Project Manager
Aware Products (Voyant Beauty)
Chatsworth
06.2007 - 02.2017
- Oversaw account management for brands including Sexy Hair, L'Oreal, Alterna, Ouidad, Josie Maran, Rodan + Fields and Moroccanoil.
- Streamlined communication processes between clients and in-house R&D teams to enhance collaboration.
- Supported chemists and managed administrative tasks within R&D to improve operational efficiency.
- Resolved client issues promptly to maintain high standards of customer service.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
San Diego, CA06-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Northridge
Northridge06-2007
Skills
- Product development and portfolio management
- Project management and operations
- Cross-functional leadership
- Risk assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Product Development Manager
Edgewell Personal Care Co
01.2021 - 03.2026
Senior Product Development Manager
Cremo Company
04.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Project Manager
Bocchi Laboratories (Bright Innovation Labs)
04.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Project Manager
Aware Products (Voyant Beauty)
06.2007 - 02.2017
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Northridge