Lead food product innovation from concept to launch as a full-time Project Manager in Vernon, California, coordinating cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners.

This Project Manager oversees new product development for a premium food manufacturer and distributor. You will manage commercialization, product timelines, production trials, and launch deliverables. The work connects R&D;, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Operations, suppliers, and co-packers while supporting food safety compliance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead product development from ideation through launch
- Manage timelines, deliverables, risks, and key milestones
- Coordinate scale-up, production trials, and validation testing
- Troubleshoot formulation, processing,



and packaging challenges
- Provide project updates to leadership and partners

Requirements:

- Five or more years in food product development or manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in food science or related field preferred
- Understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing methods
- Experience with co-packers, suppliers, and production teams
- Proficiency with Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar tools

Apply project management, commercialization, and food manufacturing expertise to deliver compliant recent products from development through launch.

📌 Food Product Development Project Manager (Vernon)
🏢 Golden West Food Group
📍 Vernon