Product Development Manager

This 120 year old family owned company is seeking a highly motivated Product Development Manager to join their Product Development & Technical Services Team, with a focus on Ready-to-Eat (RTE) breakfast cereals.  This role offers a unique growth opportunity into broader Product Development and Ingredient Management responsibilities.  You will work synonymously with different departments with a stream-lined process overseeing a team of 2 and portfolio of product lines expanding ingredient functionality, sourcing partners, and supplier relations.  Prior experience in cereal, snack, or extruded product development is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage.  This position involves cross-functional collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams including Sales, Quality, Procurement, and Operations.  Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and reformulate RTE breakfast cereal products to meet customer expectations, market trends, and internal goals.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle—from benchtop formulation through scale-up and final production.
• Collaborate with ingredient suppliers to source and evaluate raw materials and ensure alignment with product requirements and quality standards.
• Support production and quality assurance teams by providing technical guidance on formulations, processes, and troubleshooting issues.
• Partner with the sales and customer service teams to develop new products, address formulation-related concerns, and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and adherence to product specifications, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product performance assessments.
• Stay up to date on food industry trends, regulatory changes, and advances in ingredient technology.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$105,000 - $115,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Prior experience with RTE cereals, extruded products, or snacks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to product quality and safety.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work onsite—this is not a remote position.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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