Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and VALUABLE TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Product Lifecycle Management professional to lead the cross functional execution of product launches, renovations, and discontinuations within a Consumer Packaged Good (CPG) environment.
This role manages several concurrent projects and acts as the central point of coordination across Marketing, R&D;, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Finance. This role ensures that project plans remain current, stakeholders follow through on commitments, and risks are addressed before they affect execution.
The successful candidate will bring strong stage-gate commercialization experience, relationship-building and facilitation skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and milestones, serving as the single source of truth for assigned projects.
Prepare for and independently facilitate cross-functional project meetings, ensuring discussions result in clear decisions, actions, owners, and deadlines.
Build strong cross-functional relationships and drive alignment across Marketing, R&D;, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Finance to support successful execution.
Coordinate mitigation of project risks that may impact timelines, inventory, cost, service levels, or launch readiness. Monitor launch readiness and execution performance, escalating issues and driving corrective actions to support successful business outcomes.
2-5 years of experience managing product launches, renovations, discontinuations, and/or product lifecycle activities within a CPG workplace.





- Demonstrated experience leading complete product launches through commercialization, including ownership of integrated timelines, dependencies, risks, and cross-functional deliverables.
- Hands-on experience working within a stage-gate environment and a strong understanding of the activities and stakeholder alignment required to bring products to market successfully.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects involving functions such as Marketing, R&D;, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Finance.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, timeline management, risk management, and management of several concurrent projects.
- Experience using project management software such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms; com is considered a strong asset.

Cross-Functional Product Planning (15%) Serve as a central point of coordination across teams, keeping stakeholders aligned around a clear, up-to-date product plan, priorities, timelines, and key decisions.
Current Product Launches (30%) Lead multiple new product launches from planning through execution, ensuring projects stay on track against timelines and approved business plans.
Product Lifecycle Management (25%) Coordinate product renovations, transitions, and delistings, supporting smooth changeovers while minimizing inventory risk and business disruption.
Project Management & Execution (20%) Manage project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables in Monday.com, keeping cross-functional teams informed and projects moving forward.
Risk Identification & Mitigation (10%) Proactively identify technical, supply chain, timing,



and execution risks, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that protect project timelines and business objectives.
Salary Range: $70,000 CAD - $90,000 CAD
Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.
Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.
You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights

📌 Associate Product Manager, Planning (Toronto)
🏢 Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood)
📍 Toronto