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.

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