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Product Development Manager (Food Manufacturing / Innovation Leadership)
85,000 – $95,000 (Negotiable for top talent), Mifflintown, PA Area (Local candidates preferred), Full-Time | Hybrid flexibility available
Lead. Innovate. Build Products That Actually Hit the Market.
We’re hiring a Product Development Manager who doesn’t just talk about ideas; you bring products to life, scale them, and get them into production.
If you’ve successfully taken food products from concept → development → commercialization, and you’re ready to lead at a higher level, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and lead end-to-end product development commercialization
- Drive new product innovation AND improvement of existing products
- Partner with leadership to shape product strategy and execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, QA, marketing, co-manufacturers)
- Conduct and support consumer research product testing
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and refine processes for scalability and efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- 7 years of product development experience in food manufacturing
- Proven track record of launching and commercializing products
- Strong background in process development, testing, and optimization
- Experience working with meat products (kosher experience is a PLUS)
- Ability to lead projects at a commercial/production scale
- Comfortable managing multiple projects at once without missing deadlines
Must-Have Skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving mindset
- Excellent project management and organization
- Ability to work independently AND lead cross-functional teams
- Deep understanding of food safety, QA, and regulatory standards
Education
- BS/BA in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct impact on product innovation company growth
- High visibility with leadership
- Opportunity to own the full lifecycle of products
- Hybrid flexibility available
- Competitive compensation with upside for top performers
Apply today, interview tomorrow!
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What experience do you have in developing and laundering new products?
- What leadership experience do you have in the product development realm?
- What are some examples of products you have developed and commercialized?
- What is the most successful product you’ve helped bring to market and why?
Experience:
- developing and commercializing meat products: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000