Manager, Product Development
Job Summary
The Manager, Product Development is an individual contributor responsible for providing advanced product development expertise and thought leadership. This role collaborates cross-functionally to identify, develop, and execute licensed food products and menu strategies that support overall brand objectives, quality standards, and brand integrity. The Manager maintains a strong understanding of current product performance, consumer insights, and industry trends, and uses this knowledge to make informed recommendations for current and future licensed product innovations. This role also plays a key role in supporting and driving project execution in close partnership with the R&D development team, ensuring initiatives are delivered effectively and aligned with business priorities.
Essential Functions
- Product Development and Commercialization
- Manages day-to-day test kitchen operations to support efficient, disciplined product development, testing, and refinement activities.
- Defines detailed product specifications and collaborates with manufacturing partners capable of meeting quality, performance, and cost objectives.
- Manages new product initial production setup, production runs, and quality validation to ensure consistency, scalability, and launch readiness.
- Coordinates product review meetings with senior management and key stakeholders to support timely decision-makin...
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