Commercialization Associate

Fresh Realm is hiring a Commercialization Associate. This individual plays a critical role in the successful launch of new food products, ensuring that all trials and commercialization efforts align with production timelines and business goals. This position participates in the entire process from conception to launch, ensuring accurate specifications, labeling, and artwork while working closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct full-shelf-life testing for new meals and raw materials.
• Maintain accurate specifications, artwork, and system labeling within required timelines.
• Ensure product launches are executed according to the commercialization roadmap and project timelines by conducting manufacturing trials while adhering to plant/operational processes
• Communicate project progress, flag potential delays, and proactively address challenges.
• Work closely with Business Development, Quality, and Operations to define project deliverables, plan and schedule project timelines for each product launch, ensuring alignment with Fresh Realm requirements.
• Implement and communicate any updates to the internal commercialization processes.

Qualifications for the Job

Experience / Education

• Experience in a food manufacturing setting, ideally with experience in frozen or chilled ready meals
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a Project Commercialization role within a chilled food manufacturing environment.
• Experienced with running production trials, with experience in fast-paced, short-shelf-life food production.
• Experience with manufacturing trials and plant/operational processes required.
• Experience with ERP System integration, Datasentials, TraceGains, Monday.com, and Genesis software is a plus.
• HACCP, ServSafe, or other GMP knowledge required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills and Competencies

• Driven for Results: Takes ownership of work, meets deadlines, and delivers high-quality results.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized: Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activities.
• Strong Communicator: Able to engage with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Self-Motivated & Enthusiastic: Quick learner with a passion for food and innovation.
• Flexible Schedule: Willing to work outside normal hours for trials and launches.
• Onsite Availability: Must be open to work both on the production floor and in the office.
• Food Enthusiast: Willing and able to eat all kinds of food and comply with GMP and food safety protocols.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life and ADD insurance
• Unlimited paid time off (for salaried positions)
• Paid Universal Parental Leave
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks
• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers.

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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