Overview

The Product Development Manager for Ready to Heat Operations at Home Chef will be responsible for overseeing the transition of recipes from our culinary R&D chefs into scalable, high-quality products suitable for mass production in our facilities. This individual will work closely with our operation facility, culinary R&D team, and technology team to develop and optimize processes that ensure consistency, efficiency, and excellence in our ready-to-heat meal offerings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with culinary R&D chefs to understand recipe requirements and translate them into scalable production processes.
• Develop and implement scalable production processes that maintain the integrity, quality, and taste of Home Chef's ready-to-heat meals.
• Work closely with the operations team to identify equipment needs, workflow optimizations, and resource allocation to support scaled production.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between the culinary R&D, operations, and technology teams to ensure seamless integration of new recipes into production.
• Conduct regular quality control assessments to monitor product consistency and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze production data and feedback to continuously refine and optimize scaling processes.
• Collaborate with the product team to gather insights from customer feedback and market trends, integrating them into product development strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in food production and product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in product development, preferably in the food industry, with a focus on scaling operations.
• Proven track record of successfully transitioning recipes from development to large-scale production while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food manufacturing.
• Experience with process optimization, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional products to customers.