Food Product Development Project Manager

Lead food product innovation from concept to launch as a full-time Project Manager in Vernon, California, coordinating cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners.This Project Manager oversees new product development for a premium food manufacturer and distributor. You will manage commercialization, product timelines, production trials, and launch deliverables. The work connects R&D, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Operations, suppliers, and co-packers while supporting food safety compliance and business objectives.Key Responsibilities:
Lead product development from ideation through launchManage timelines, deliverables, risks, and key milestonesCoordinate scale-up, production trials, and validation testingTroubleshoot formulation, processing, and packaging challengesProvide project updates to leadership and partnersRequirements:
Five or more years in food product development or manufacturingBachelor's degree in food science or related field preferredUnderstanding of formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing methodsExperience with co-packers, suppliers, and production teamsProficiency with Smartsheet, Monday.Com, or similar toolsApply project management, commercialization, and food manufacturing expertise to deliver compliant new products from development through launch.
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