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LeafSide · 3 weeks ago

Product Development Coordinator

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LeafSide is a mission-driven food company focused on providing healthy, whole-food, plant-based meals. The Product Development Coordinator will manage the product development process, coordinating with various teams to bring new meals from concept to kitchen while ensuring quality and compliance with regulations.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood Delivery

Responsibilities

Coordinate Product Lifecycle : Manage timelines, documentation, and communication for new product development and existing product improvements. Focuses on translating successful lab formulations into commercially viable manufacturing processes; designs and modifies equipment and line layouts for new product runs; optimizes efficiencies and reduces waste

Supplier & Ingredient Management : Source, vet, and coordinate with suppliers for new whole-food ingredients, ensuring quality and mission alignment

Recipe & Prototyping Support : Work with our culinary team to organize recipe testing, taste-test panels, and feedback collection

Data & System Management : Meticulously track product specs, costs, and project status in detailed spreadsheets and project management tools. Ensures all new products and reformulations comply with FDA/USDA/international labeling laws; manages ingredient declarations, nutrition facts panel (NFP) generation, and allergen control documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as the link between Product, Marketing, and Production teams to ensure smooth launches

Qualification

Food development experienceProject management softwareSpreadsheet proficiencyVegan nutrition understandingFood science knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedProblem-solving