Ocean Spray Cranberries · 2 months ago
Head of Product Development
Lakeville, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $233K/yr
15+ years expOcean Spray Cranberries is a farmer-owned co-op seeking a Head of Product Development to lead their Product Development, Culinary, and Sensory teams. The role focuses on creating innovative food and beverage products that drive growth while optimizing performance through strategic planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
AgricultureFood Processing
Responsibilities
Oversee Product Development (Beverage, Food, Licensing and Breakthrough Innovation), Culinary Sciences, and Sensory teams to deliver innovation with excellence and agility
Guide development teams in executing key initiatives that fuel top-line and bottom-line growth across global markets
Ensure flawless execution from benchtop prototyping through to full-scale manufacturing, maintaining quality, consistency, and speed
Build and nurture a high-performing, inclusive team environment that encourages creativity, accountability, and shared success
Effectively collaborate to drive results, strategy and prioritization with cross functional teams such as Process Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Emerging Science & Nutrition, Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety & Quality, Marketing & Marketing Insights, Sales, PMO, Supply Chain & Procurement, Customer Affairs and Finance
Act as the primary R&D liaison and thought partner for Beverage and Ingredients Business Units, contributing to strategic planning and innovation roadmaps
Ensure alignment with budget forecasts and manage resource deployment across Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) priorities
Identify and engage external partners and resources to accelerate initiatives through open innovation and enhanced speed to market
Drive product designs that blend culinary artistry with advanced technology, engineering, science, and nutrition to create differentiated consumer experiences
Qualification
Required
Education: MS and/or PhD. Food Science or Food Engineering or related field
Experience: 15+ years CPG industry experience with 5+ years managing teams
Cross Functional Work: Proven ability to work across departments and influence org-wide decisions
Strategic Impact: Experience in shaping business or functional strategy
Technical: Understanding of the application of food science and nutrition to food and beverage products
Master's Degree (Required)
At least 15 Years of Experience
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Company
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Ocean Spray is a vibrant agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States, Canada and Chile who have helped preserve the family farming way of life for generations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2016-10-20Seed
Leadership Team
Thomas Hayes
Chief Executive Officer
Stacey Taylor
Vice President Procurement
Recent News
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