Product Development Manager - Partners Personnel : Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Korean/English speaking Product Development Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the innovation and development of new food products, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations. This position requires a strong background in food science, quality assurance, and product development within the food industry. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to drive product initiatives from concept through commercialization while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations and quality systems. Located in Salem OR Direct hire, Offering $75-100K

Duties

• Drive new product development and process enhancements through consumer feedback insights.
• Conceptualize and create innovative product ideas and recipes aligned with market trends.
• Conduct thorough research on products, markets, and technology to forge fresh product concepts.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to evaluate the feasibility of new product concepts.
• Design comprehensive product structures, source ingredients, and develop prototypes.
• Ensure uncompromising quality and safety of food products, actively seeking safe ingredient alternatives.
• Review, validate, and enforce adherence to nutritional data and labeling regulations.
• Develop detailed specifications for raw materials, process controls, and finished goods.
• Oversee and manage product specification documents for internal and customer use.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, liaising with relevant authorities, and proactively adapting to changes.
• Collaborate with the Oregon factory team, and occasional business trips are required

Qualifications

• Korean - English Bilingual required (minimal fluency acceptable)
• Bachelor's degree in culinary science, food science, food process engineering or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of proven food product development experience.
• Background in professional cooking environments preferred.
• Culinary institute training is a plus.
• Willing to relocate to Salem, Oregon.
• Strong understanding of consumer trends and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in creating and evaluating product concepts.
• Knowledge of food safety, USDA labeling, and regulations.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker with effective communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.