What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Manager position at Cloverdale Foods?
Reports to Director of FSQA
Job Summary:
As a Product Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Your technical expertise, creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership skills will be instrumental in driving our innovation pipeline and maintaining our competitive edge in the market to ensure that new products are developed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to high-quality standards. The product development manager plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the conceptual development of new products and their physical realization on the production line.
Office Environment: 65% of the work is conducted in an office setting, involving time spent on computer research, project management, and communication with team members and stakeholders. Frequent participation in both in-person and virtual meetings, including project updates, strategy sessions, and presentations to management and stakeholders.
Production Environment: 30% Regular visits to the production areas will involve exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.
Travel: 5% Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, industry conferences, and consumer testing events, potentially including international travel.
Schedule: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational requirements.
