Ever Fresh Fruit Co · 1 month ago
Product Development Supervisor
Boring, OR, 97009, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEver Fresh Fruit Co is a company that creates unique flavor elements for ice cream bases and yogurt preps. The Product Development Supervisor leads daily product development activities, manages a team, and ensures projects meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.
BakeryFood and BeverageFood ProcessingFruit
Responsibilities
Oversee daily activities of the Product Development team, including workload management, project tracking, and staff development
Lead formulation and prototype development for new products, product improvements, and cost-optimization initiatives
Ensure formulations meet customer specifications, shelf-life expectations, and regulatory and food safety requirements
Partner with Operations and Quality to support scale-up, plant trials, and product commercialization
Manage communication and timelines between Product Development and Sales
Maintain organized and accurate documentation, including formulations, batch sheets, specifications, and project summaries
Evaluate ingredient functionality, processing parameters, and sensory performance to optimize quality and efficiency
Support pricing and feasibility assessments for new and reformulated products
Identify and implement process improvements within the product development function
Coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to support productivity and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred
5+ years of product development experience in the food or beverage industry
1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong understanding of food formulation, processing, and ingredient functionality
Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations, labeling requirements, and food safety standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Collaborative, hands-on, and results-oriented work style
Integrity, flexibility, and professional accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Product knowledge
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Self-motivated and goal-driven
Effective time-management skills
Exposure to wet and/or humid environments
Exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, high heat, electrical equipment, fumes, or airborne particles
Ability to work in environments containing allergens (nuts, milk, wheat, etc.)
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
Occasional use of hands and fingers
Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 lbs
Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred
1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term disability
Life insurance plan
Vacation and sick time
8 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Generous 401(k) match
Company
Ever Fresh Fruit Co
Today's consumers demand real-food, clean-label products without compromising taste. At Ever Fresh, real food meets real innovation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-20Private Equity
Leadership Team
Carl P Bock - B2B Food Ingredients CEO
President & Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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