Product Development Manager

Title

Product Development Manager

Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

12 months contract extendable

There will be panel interview with 3-4 FTE employees followed by a final round.

The ideal candidate is expected to develop skills to effectively interact with a cross‑functional team, category team and build relationships with other global business units in a collaborative manner. He/she should demonstrate communication skills necessary to educate, drive business improvements, identify and resolve ingredient and formula issues and achieve business results.

The preferred candidate will have completed a Food Science curriculum and understand and apply effective skills in food chemistry, food process technology, microbiology, sensory science, project management, record‑keeping and laboratory safety. 5+ years of experience, MS is preferred.

• Preparation, management and protection of proprietary formula composition and technical information; product commercialization.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Independently leads multi-disciplinary projects.
• Collaboration with internal business team partners and external suppliers.
• Research and evaluate new developments or trends in beverage‑related industries.
• Not exactly R&D or lab technician role; purely product development role for someone who can independently develop product and understands foundation of food science.
• Strong food science, development experience (Product Development not IT); able to collaborate with team.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Product Management

Food and Beverage Services