Sr. Manager, Commercialization, Recipe Systems & Product Development

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Amazon seeks an experienced Sr. Manager, Commercialization, Recipe Systems & Product Development to lead cross-functional programs driving end-to-end commercialization, recipe management excellence, and product development for our expanding food manufacturing operations. This role combines expertise in food science, manufacturing scale-up, recipe systems management, and regulatory compliance to deliver scalable, high-quality products across our fresh food portfolio. The ideal candidate will translate culinary concepts into commercial-scale manufacturing specifications while ensuring data integrity, quality excellence, and operational efficiency.

• Program Leadership
  • Develop and execute comprehensive commercialization strategy aligned with business objectives and fresh food manufacturing strategic initiatives
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to commercialization, recipe systems, and food science teams, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence
  • Serve as key member of senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on commercialization processes, scale-up strategies, and product launch execution
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, and Private Brands as needed to ensure seamless product launches
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives enhancing commercialization efficiency, recipe accuracy, and time-to-market performance
  • Contribute to OP1/OP2 narratives and own organizational goals for commercialization excellence and manufacturing readiness
• Commercialization & Scale-Up Excellence
  • Lead end-to-end commercialization activities from concept through full commercial production, ensuring product integrity, quality consistency, and manufacturing efficiency
  • Develop and execute comprehensive commercialization plans including timelines, milestones, resource requirements, risk assessments, and success metrics
  • Partner with Process Engineering and Operations teams to validate manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, and production readiness for new products
  • Conduct scale-up trials from pilot to commercial production, troubleshooting formulation, process, or equipment challenges to ensure successful launches
  • Create gold standard recipes balancing culinary excellence, nutritional integrity, cost efficiency, and manufacturability at scale as part of the commercialization process
  • Establish commercialization protocols and best practices ensuring consistency and efficiency across all WFM manufacturing facilities
  • Drive post-launch optimization improving production efficiency, product quality, cost performance, and operational metrics
  • Lead cross-functional launch readiness reviews ensuring all teams are aligned and prepared for successful product introductions
  • Manage commercialization pipelines, prioritizing projects based on business impact, resource availability, and strategic alignment
• Recipe Management Systems & Data Integrity
  • Establish and maintain robust recipe management systems and protocols ensuring version control, traceability, and data integrity across all platforms
  • Manage recipe and formulation data within ERP systems, PLM platforms, and recipe management tools ensuring accuracy and consistency
  • Ensure correct ingredients, yields, nutritional values, and Bill of Materials (BOM) are entered and maintained accurately across all systems
  • Implement data governance protocols maintaining data integrity, version control, and audit trails for all recipe and compliance documentation
  • Oversee integration of recipe management systems with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management systems
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools tracking commercialization status, recipe performance, and product development metrics
  • Lead recipe optimization projects improving product quality, reducing costs, or enhancing manufacturability while maintaining culinary standards
  • Maintain detailed recipe documentation including ingredient specifications, processing instructions, yield calculations, and critical control points
  • Work with Tech teams to build automated validation systems detecting errors, inconsistencies, or non-compliance in recipe data
• Shelf Life Validation & Product Stability
  • Design and execute comprehensive shelf life studies for new and existing products, establishing scientifically based expiration dates
  • Develop accelerated and real-time shelf-life testing protocols evaluating microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory stability
  • Oversee all interactions with external laboratories for shelf life testing, nutritional analysis, and product validation
  • Analyze shelf life data and make recommendations for formulation improvements, packaging modifications, or storage conditions supporting commercialization decisions
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all shelf life studies and validation results in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Partner with Quality and Packaging teams to optimize product shelf life through formulation and…