Commercialization Manager

Commercialization Manager

Ready Foods is a family-owned company with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, and innovative food solutions. With four production facilities in Denver, we deliver consistent quality and operational excellence at scale.

Our culture is rooted in Lean principles, continuous improvement, and respect for people. We aim to build systems that create clarity, reduce waste and empower teams to do their best work, while collaboration, accountability, and innovation guide how we operate every day.

About the Role

Ready Foods is looking for a Commercialization Manager to lead the successful launch of new products from concept through full-scale production. This role ensures innovation transitions smoothly into operations and brings products to market efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll serve as the key connector across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Food Safety & Quality, driving alignment and disciplined execution across our commercialization pipeline.

Responsibilities include:

Own the Commercialization Process

• Lead stage-gate commercialization for new products, line extensions, and LTOs
• Ensure all product specs and documentation are complete and production-ready

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

• Align R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and FSQA
• Lead project meetings, manage timelines, and resolve risks

Manage Projects & Pipeline

• Oversee multiple commercialization initiatives from concept to launch
• Prioritize work based on business impact and strategic alignment
• Provide clear project updates to leadership

Lead Scale-Up & Production Readiness

• Manage plant trials, process validation, and scale-up efforts
• Identify and resolve issues before and during production
• Support key production runs to ensure successful execution

Improve Systems & Processes

• Strengthen commercialization tools, workflows, and governance
• Support PLM/data systems and improve process efficiency

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in commercialization, project management, or operations within food/CPG manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional product launches
• Hands-on experience with plant trials and production scale-up
• Strong understanding of stage-gate commercialization processes
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems and project tools (PMP a plus)

Key

Skills:

• Influencing without direct authority
• Strong organization and execution discipline
• Clear, effective communication
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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