Safeway · 21 hours ago
Product Development Manager
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $137K/yr
8+ years expAlbertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S., seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation in their Ready to Eat team. The role involves developing and commercializing new food products while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and approval of new and reformulated food products, ensuring delivery against quality, performance, cost, and timeline expectations. Responsibilities include conducting sensory evaluations, researching product standards and attributes, assessing product safety and shelf life, and overseeing consumer testing and analysis as needed
Collaborate with co-manufacturers and self-manufacturing to guide successful development, scale up, and commercialization of new and updated products
Create and manage product specifications, including requesting technical documentation from suppliers, developing internal specifications, and reviewing and approving updates to existing specifications. Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on product specifications
Manage internal and external suppliers by coordinating sample and product information requests, supporting specification development, and communicating product changes related to safety, performance, or regulatory needs
Operate autonomously in leading cross functional partners through all project phases to deliver against timelines and objectives
Provide guidance and support to both technical and non-technical team members to help resolve technical challenges
Serve as the primary technical resource for internal stakeholders and external partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
At least 8 years of experience in benchtop or lab, product development, manufacturing (QA or operations)
4+ years project management
Excellent time management skills and proven track record of successfully managing multiple, complex, and technically challenging projects to on time completion in a fast-paced environment
Mastery of basic analytical and application-based laboratory equipment and procedures (pH meter, refractometer, titrations, viscosity analyses, pumps, kettles, commercial/industrial ovens, etc.)
Experience with manufacturing equipment and systems, scale-up, and commercialization of new products
Demonstrated ability to communicate with, lead, and motivate direct reports and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with MS Office and various nutrition databases (ESHA Genesis)
Principles/Disciplines: Food Preservation, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Processing/Manufacturing, Statistics
Preferred
Proven knowledge and understanding of new product development process
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Food Science and their application
Knowledge and understanding of ingredient functionality, product formulations, and food preparation
Knowledge and understanding of sensory evaluation procedures, statistical analysis, and data interpretation
Knowledge of regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, organic, kosher, various industry standards)
Understanding of food safety principles
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus
Company
Safeway
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-30Acquired
1990-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Randy N Anderson
Division CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance - Safeway Northern California Division
Delicia Prater
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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