Product Development Manager

Partners PersonnelSalem, OR, United States

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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Korean / English speaking Product Development Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the innovation and development of new food products, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations. This position requires a strong background in food science, quality assurance, and product development within the food industry. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to drive product initiatives from concept through commercialization while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations and quality systems. Located in Salem OR Direct hire, Offering $75-100K

Duties

Drive new product development and process enhancements through consumer feedback insights.
Conceptualize and create innovative product ideas and recipes aligned with market trends.
Conduct thorough research on products, markets, and technology to forge fresh product concepts.
Collaborate with marketing and sales to evaluate the feasibility of new product concepts.
Design comprehensive product structures, source ingredients, and develop prototypes.
Ensure uncompromising quality and safety of food products, actively seeking safe ingredient alternatives.
Review, validate, and enforce adherence to nutritional data and labeling regulations.
Develop detailed specifications for raw materials, process controls, and finished goods.
Oversee and manage product specification documents for internal and customer use.
Maintain regulatory compliance, liaising with relevant authorities, and proactively adapting to changes.
Collaborate with the Oregon factory team, and occasional business trips are required

Qualifications

Korean - English Bilingual required (minimal fluency acceptable)

Bachelor's degree in culinary science, food science, food process engineering or related field (Advanced degree preferred).

Minimum 3 years of proven food product development experience.

Background in professional cooking environments preferred.

Culinary institute training is a plus.

Willing to relocate to Salem, Oregon.

Strong understanding of consumer trends and market dynamics.

Proficiency in creating and evaluating product concepts.

Knowledge of food safety, USDA labeling, and regulations.

Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.

Creative thinker with effective communication abilities.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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Product Development Manager • Salem, OR, United States