Food Innovation Manager

4 weeks ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Himalayan Dog Chew, LLC Full time
Job Description

Himalayan Pet Supply is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Food Innovation Manager to join its team. As a key member of the company's product development team, you will be responsible for driving the company's new product pipeline from ideation to commercialization.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for pets and a creative mind that is always curious about building something new or making something better. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify exciting and promising market trends, lead the stage-gate process, and execute on new products and business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the review of new product concepts and decision-making process for new product introduction and roll out
  • Manage project structure for stakeholders, including timelines, project plans, tasks, team responsibilities, and status reporting
  • Plan and organize research and development activities required throughout the innovation cycle
  • Manage the product lifecycle, including evaluation of non-productive products
  • Collaborate with Marketing to identify trends and customer needs to be addressed by new product introductions
  • Work with Sales and Finance to develop demand and profitability forecasts
  • Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget
  • Liaise with co-manufacturing partners throughout the innovation and manufacturing process
  • Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company
  • Assist Manufacturing in researching and evaluating materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment
  • Collaborate closely with other members of the QA and R&D team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management, Engineering, Industrial Design, Marketing, Project Management, Food Science, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with direct responsibility for product innovation
  • CPG experience a plus

Himalayan Dog Chew, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of its team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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