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Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

WOTM - Partners ProfessionalSalem, OR, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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.

    • Company Description

    Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.

    Company Description

    Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.

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    Product Development Manager • Salem, OR, US