Commercialization Specialist - Berlin, WI or Colby, WI

Commercialization Specialist - New Berlin, WI or Colby, WI

MAIN FUNCTION: The commercialization specialist will serve as the primary project lead for all commercialization initiatives, overseeing the process from project initiation through plant level implementation. This role ensures seamless cross-functional coordination to bring new products to market efficiently, cost effectively, and in alignment with customer expectations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in food manufacturing, supply chain, or product commercialization with some project management experience or knowledge.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product scale‑up, and ingredient systems.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment
• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• High level analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up discipline.
• Cross‑functional influencer; able to bridge technical and operational language.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and attention to detail.
• Agility under pressure and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Passion for food manufacturing, innovation, and process improvement.

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for forklift traffic and trip hazards such as pallets or cords when entering the production area.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.

• Facilitates the commercialization process from CDD project completion through plant level implementation.
• Maintain extensive understanding of manufacturing capabilities, supply chain processes, and the product development phases at all sites.
• Execute and enhance the phase in/phase out processes.
• Project coordination for line extensions, product changes, product deletions, and other new product initiations as assigned.
• Partner closely with CDD, sales, operations, regulatory, and QA to keep projects on track and aligned with timelines.
• Communicate lead times, MOQs, ingredient constraints, and formulation details to internal teams.
• Ensure that new product processes and accountabilities are understood and that there is organizational alignment and input.
• Comprehensive understanding of raw materials in productions.
• Lead the communication to subject matter experts and plant stakeholders to keep projects in alignment to business financial and timing goals.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, problem solve, and quickly provide strategic solutions.
• Facilitate team project meetings to enable status updates, resolve issues, and drive progress against tasks and deliverables. Maintain and issue action registers and update timelines.
• Coordinate tastings and product evaluations to ensure alignment with gold standard specifications prior to shipping.
• Build Info packets for coman partners on all finished goods produced through Comans.
• May require infrequent travel to support new product setups and training.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

: 104090

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at‑will position and the Company reserves the right to modify…