Product Development Manager (Food Manufacturing / Innovation Leadership)

About Us

Lead. Innovate. Build Products That Actually Hit the Market.

We’re hiring a Product Development Manager who doesn’t just talk about ideas; you bring products to life, scale them, and get them into production.

If you’ve successfully taken food products from concept → development → commercialization, and you’re ready to lead at a higher level, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and lead end-to-end product development + commercialization
• Drive new product innovation AND improvement of existing products
• Partner with leadership to shape product strategy and execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, QA, marketing, co-manufacturers)
• Conduct and support consumer research + product testing
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and refine processes for scalability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of product development experience in food manufacturing
• Proven track record of launching and commercializing products
• Strong background in process development, testing, and optimization
• Experience working with meat products (kosher experience is a PLUS)
• Ability to lead projects at a commercial/production scale
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once without missing deadlines

Must-Have Skills

• Strong analytical + problem-solving mindset
• Excellent project management and organization
• Ability to work independently AND lead cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of food safety, QA, and regulatory standards

Education

• BS/BA in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on product innovation + company growth
• High visibility with leadership
• Opportunity to own the full lifecycle of products
• Hybrid flexibility available
• Competitive compensation with upside for top performers

Pay

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance