Amylu Foods · 2 days ago
Senior Vice President of Product Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expAmylu Foods is a high-growth, natural CPG company with a rich tradition in using fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. The SVP of Product Development will lead the end-to-end process of product innovation and commercialization for all product lines, ensuring quality and operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSales
Hiring Manager
Tom Laing
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership in innovation, sales, and marketing to establish a multi-year innovation roadmap for all company product lines, balancing core product renovations with transformative and new breakthroughs to maintain market leadership
Lead the "concept-to-shelf" process, including initial formulation, ingredient sourcing, rapid prototyping, and quality testing
Partner with operations and quality assurance to design and execute plant trials, ensuring successful technical transfer of recipes to large-scale production lines
Ensure absolute compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, including HACCP, labeling standards, and specific certifications such as Organic or Non-GMO
Direct the refinement of existing products to optimize shelf-life, flavor profiles, and production costs without compromising quality
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, aligning product development activities with commercial goals and communicating technical progress to non-technical stakeholders and leading the function of product development for the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemistry or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive product development leadership in the food industry, specifically with experience in meat protein, with a preference for direct experience in poultry manufacturing
Deep knowledge of meat proteins, sausage casing technology, thermal processing, and flavor application
Proven track record of managing high-performing, cross-functional teams and navigating a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Expertise in food formulation software, project portfolio management, and data-driven decision-making
Strong existing relationships with key ingredient suppliers and scientific research institutions
Expert knowledge of flavor pairings, spices, ingredient functionality, and food chemistry
Exceptional creativity and a passion for developing unique, market-appealing flavors
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Deep understanding of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA)
Ability to balance culinary artistry with business acumen, cost and profitability goals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and culinary/recipe management software
Ability to travel up to 20% for plant trials at company locations and other job requirements
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. or other advanced degrees or certifications in related fields
Experience with clean-label and 'better-for-you' poultry innovations
Company
Amylu Foods
Amylu Foods is a food production company in Chicago, Illinois.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-07Private Equity
2025-08-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Zoll
Chairman & CEO
Mike McGuire
Chief Operating Officer
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