Food Innovation Manager
Food Innovation Manager
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Our client a rapidly growing company in the pet supply industry specializes in providing highquality products such as dog treats toys and gear with a strong focus on dog chew products. They foster a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that offers autonomy growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k plan medical dental and vision coverage paid holidays PTO paid sick leave and annual performance reviews with potential pay increases.
They are seeking an energetic and passionate Food Innovation Manager to lead the development of innovative products in the betterforyourpet treat space. This role involves managing the entire product pipeline from initial concept to commercialization and identifying emerging market trends. The Food Innovation Manager will work crossfunctionally with teams across the company to coordinate sales manufacturing packaging and supply chain logistics ensuring smooth project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and launch of innovative dog treat products.
- Identify promising market trends and lead the product ideation process.
- Manage project timelines tasks and team responsibilities through the stagegate process.
- Collaborate with Marketing to identify customer needs and market opportunities.
- Work with Sales and Finance to assess demand forecasts and profitability projections.
- Plan and organize R&D activities and manage product life cycles.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing to evaluate materials technologies and equipment for production.
- Liaise with comanufacturing partners to ensure successful transfer of new technologies and processes.
- Collaborate with QA and R&D teams to ensure consistent product quality and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Engineering Industrial Design Marketing Project Management Food Science or a related field.
- 24 years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or with direct responsibility for product innovation.
- Experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and project management software.
- Strong understanding of product technology manufacturing processes and design principles.
- Analytical skills to interpret market data understand customer needs and assess competitive landscapes.
If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to the development of highquality pet products our client encourages you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a fastpaced industry with excellent benefits and career growth potential.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
