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 new products from development through launch.

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