gpac ยท 8 hours ago
Product Development Manager
Windom, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yrgpac is partnering with a well-established and growing meat processing company to hire a Product Development / R&D Manager. This role focuses on developing and fine-tuning smoked pork products, ensuring product quality, flavor consistency, and customer satisfaction.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead R&D and product development for smoked pork products, primarily bacon and ham
Fine-tune flavor profiles to ensure products meet taste and quality standards
Develop and adjust ingredient formulations and injections for ham and bacon
Handle product samples and oversee product trials
Communicate with customers and buyers regarding product specifications and feedback
Support scheduling related to product development activities as needed
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in all product development processes
Qualification
Required
Experience in meat product development, R&D, or food manufacturing (pork experience preferred)
Strong understanding of bacon and ham processing, flavor development, and injections
Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills for customer and buyer interaction
Preferred
Pork experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Relocation support available
Company
gpac
gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Good
Managing Partner & CEO
Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
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