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Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) · 4 hours ago

Product Development Manager - Ready to Eat

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a global company with a diverse brand portfolio focused on health and wellness. They are seeking a visionary Product Development Manager to lead the development and execution of Ready-to-Eat product innovations, specifically in high protein snacks and bars, while managing a team of food scientists and collaborating across various departments.

Food and BeverageHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sarah Cerasani

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Food Scientists, and works closely with Marketing, Business, R&D team members, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Quality teams to develop and deliver new products

Prioritize resources to meet project demands across all streams of work allocation

Mentor and guide team members, enhancing technical skills, organizational skills, and emotional intelligence

Facilitate cross-team training and encourage a collaborative, positive work environment

Lead the formulation and development of a broad range of products, mastering the art of creating and refining prototypes across different processing conditions

Spearhead pilot plant experiments and scale-up processes, maintaining rigorous standards and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Identifies and explores new areas of technical opportunities

Ensure comprehensive documentation of all formulations, product stability, and project outcomes, maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability

Ensures accuracy and timeliness of Sensory Reports, Trial Reports, First Production Reports, Technical Briefs, and other documentation

Continuous improvement/optimization of current products according to business needs, supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives

Cultivate and maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset, encouraging team members to embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation and development

Act as a key connector across departments, fostering strong relationships and a unified approach to product development

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and insights to drive innovation and product excellence aligned with business strategy

Qualification

RTE product formulationFood industry knowledgeTeam leadershipMicrosoft OfficeNutritional softwareSAPAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science with a minimum of 8 years of experience in food / ingredient

Expert knowledge and mastery in formulating different RTE product and scale up under different key manufacturing technologies, including cold forming (slab bars), baking, extrusion, depositing, enrobing, frying, and molding, etc

Experience leading diverse technical teams and direct reports, fostering collaboration and high performance

Solid understanding of the food industry, with broad knowledge across manufacturing operations and technical functions

Proficient in Microsoft Office, nutritional software, and preferably SAP, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Plus an annual bonus

Company

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN)

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Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia plc (ISE/LSE: GLAPF), a global nutrition company.

Founded in 1985

Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.glanbiaperformance.com/

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