Assistant Manager, Commercialization Programs (6 Month Contract) (Ontario)

Assistant Manager, Commercialization Programs (6 Month Contract) (Ontario)

05 Nov
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Give and Go Prepared Foods
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Ontario

05 Nov

Give and Go Prepared Foods

Ontario

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelu00e9z family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands:
two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Job Overview
Responsible for supporting the end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, Costco private label programs. This role works cross-functionally and in partnership with Sales to ensure successful execution of new product launches, product changes, and ongoing optimization initiatives aligned to Aldi, HEB and Costco’s requirements for quality, speed, and execution accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end commercialization of finished goods for Aldi, HEB, Costco programs, including:

New product launches

Product changes, reformulations, and optimizations

Initiate and manage commercialization workflows:

Partner with Marketing to ensure NPDs meet Aldi, HEB, Costco briefs and requirements

Ensure all inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned to timelines

Execute core system and commercialization activities:

Support product costing, validation, and approvals

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Initiate and maintain customer specifications

Ensure accurate product and packaging data setup in SAP/IPD

Coordinate packaging execution:

Manage graphics development with internal teams and Aldi, HEB, Costco -designated agencies (where applicable)

Review packaging copy to ensure accuracy and compliance with Aldi, HEB, Costco requirements

Ensure alignment between approved artwork and production-ready packaging

Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to:





Communicate launch timelines and product changes

Ensure production readiness and support first production runs

Resolve issues impacting timing, quality, or execution

Manage Aldi, HEB’s and Costco’s-specific requirements:

Maintain accurate and timely updates within Aldi, HEB, Costco systems and tools

Ensure all deliverables meet Kroger standards for accuracy, compliance, and timelines

Proactively identify, assess, and elevate risks related to timelines, materials, or execution

Deliver projects on time with high accuracy and attention to detail

Customer & Marketing Liaison

Act as a key commercialization contact for Aldi, HEB, Costco (in partnership with Sales and Customer Marketing)

Support communication between internal teams and Aldi, HEB, Costco stakeholders

Ensure all deliverables meet Aldi, HEB, Costco standards and timelines

Communicate project updates, risks, and mitigation plans clearly

Project & Portfolio Management

Manage all assigned projects within Monday.com (or equivalent tool)

Maintain clear timelines, milestones, and ownership

Ensure disciplined tracking and visibility across all Aldi, HEB, Costco initiatives

Support reporting and data tracking to enable effective decision-making

The Recipe For Success

Completion of university degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field

3+ years of experience in either product commercialization, project management, or food manufacturing

Understanding of finished goods commercialization processes

Experience managing product launches and product changes

Familiarity with SAP, IPD,



or similar ERP/PLM systems

Experience with BOMs, product specifications, and packaging implementation

Experience with customer portals and retailer requirements preferred

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) is an asset

Solid execution and project management skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proactive problem-solving and risk management

Customer-focused mindset with ability to operate in a high-demand environment

What We Can Offer

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.

As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.

Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Assistant Manager, Commercialization Programs (6 Month Contract) (Ontario)
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