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... food product categories. Serving as the business owner for the portfolio, this role will lead ... Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Product Manager will partner closely with Sales ...

... food product categories. Serving as the business owner for the portfolio, this role will lead ... Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Product Manager will partner closely with Sales ...

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What is the difference between Director Food Product Developer vs Food Product Developer?

AspectDirector Food Product DeveloperFood Product Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Food Science, extensive industry experienceBachelor's in Food Science or related field, entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing teams, strategic planningHands-on product development, research, and testing
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing companies, large brandsFood companies, startups, R&D labs

The main difference is that the Director Food Product Developer holds a leadership position responsible for strategic oversight and managing development teams, while the Food Product Developer focuses on hands-on product creation and testing. The director typically has more experience and higher credentials, working in larger organizations, whereas the developer is more involved in the technical aspects of product formulation.

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Project Manager - Food Product Commercialization

East Chicago, IN

Lucas James Talent Partners
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Company Summary

At Harvest Food Group (HFG), our mission is to create products that make a positive impact on the world. HFG is a private equity–backed company with a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in East Chicago, Indiana.
 
Job Summary
Harvest Food Group is a diversified frozen food company based in East Chicago, IN, specializing in frozen food manufacturing and the distribution of frozen vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and herbs. The Project Manager – Sales operations leads the execution of product commercialization initiatives across Harvest Food Group, including New Product Development (NPD), Customer launches and specifications, customer and product line extensions, product changes, packaging, productivity improvements, and manufacturing transitions. This role ensures products are successfully launched, coordinated, transitioned from concept to full-scale production while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives, and drives cross-functional alignment to connect business strategy, customer expectations, with operational execution in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.


Responsibilities:

  • Leading cross-functional execution from concept through launch. This role will establish and maintain the overall project timeline
  • Develop detailed Gantt charts and ensure all project milestones are clearly defined and achieved.
  • Coordinate activities across departments, maintain project visibility, and hold teams accountable for deliverables to ensure projects progress according to plan.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the customer and the sales team, managing external communications related to project status, timelines, and key decisions.
  • Align customer expectations with internal capabilities while ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.
  • Lead external engagement activities, including coordination with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and other critical service providers required to successfully execute the project. These engagements will be conducted in close collaboration with the respective internal department owners (e.g., Procurement, Supply Chain, Maintenance, QA, Operations) to ensure technical alignment, supplier compliance, and effective project implementation.

Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, there is no relocation assistance.

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum 5+ years of previous experience in project management, product commercialization, manufacturing,  and equipment automation - ideally food (frozen) packaging and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Previous experience with data analytics and understanding capacity analysis
  • Black Belt (Six Sigma) and Lean Manufacturing desired
  • Proven ability to work independently and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders. 
  • Experience with ERP systems, Gantt Charts, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications


Benefits

Benefits

WHY JOIN US? 

  • Direct Hire with full benefits, PTO and 401K Match
  • Play a key role in the launch of a next-generation facility  
  • Work with a collaborative and innovation-driven team  
  • Help deliver high-quality, safe, and delicious food products to consumers  
  • Contribute to the future of food manufacturing through automation and sustainability