Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces · 8 hours ago
Director, Commercialization
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expKinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces is a rapidly growing company focused on delivering exceptional flavor experiences. The Director of Commercialization will play a key role in leading product launches and ensuring successful execution from development to retail, while managing a team and collaborating across various departments.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end commercialization process, ensuring successful product delivery from pilot to first production and distribution
Align cross-functional teams on feasibility, scope, and timing for all product launches and renovations
Oversee project plans in Wrike, clearly defining milestones, dependencies, and critical paths
Partner with Product Development and Supply Chain to validate formulations, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities before launch
Anticipate and mitigate risks—technical, operational, financial, or regulatory—and communicate proactive solutions to leadership
Provide consistent visibility to stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and readiness trackers
Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Project Managers and Commercialization Specialists to achieve executional excellence
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration
Balance team capacity with Kinder’s innovation pipeline to optimize workload and efficiency
Partner with the Head of Project Management to evolve workflows, playbooks, and digital tools that support scalable success
Serve as the central connection point between Product Development, Brand, Sourcing, Operations, Planning, Quality, and Sales
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to confirm plant readiness, raw material availability, and co-manufacturer timelines
Deliver clear, proactive communication to executive leadership on launch status, risks, and mitigation strategies
Evaluate and refine Kinder’s commercialization process to enhance visibility, speed, and cross-category scalability
Support digital transformation by maximizing Wrike and other tools for real-time collaboration and tracking
Partner with Finance and Operations to develop KPIs for commercialization success—focusing on cost, margin, and delivery performance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in commercialization, operations, or project management within CPG or food manufacturing
Demonstrated success leading complex product launches from concept through retail execution
Strong understanding of manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain processes
Proven ability to manage multiple, fast-moving projects in a high-growth environment
Proficiency in project management tools; Wrike experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus)
Passionate about food, flavor, and operational excellence
Strategic yet hands-on—able to balance big-picture thinking with flawless execution
Collaborative and influential leader who builds trust across teams and partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Preferred
MBA a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
401k
Bonus / incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Competitive health benefits
Other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave
Company
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces produces sauces, seasoning, rub, and marinates.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim H.
Co-CEO & Chief Brand Officer, Director
Joe Rainero
CEO
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