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Strategy Product Development Manager Jobs in Michigan

Product Development Teammate

Spring Lake, MI · On-site

$13.73 - $15.12/hr

Product Development Teammate Hortech Inc. Nunica, MI 49448 Job Details: Salary: $13.73 - $15.12 hourly Job Type: Full-Time Number of Hires for This Role: 1 Required Skills: * Mission Driven-Hard ...

Lead Product Development Teams to manage engineering issues related to exterior hardware mechatronic components. * Author Engineering Change Requests to support design updates for quality and cost ...

This position involves a high degree of interaction with engineers, technicians, managers, leads ... We're looking for a Product Development Engineer who approaches challenges with curiosity ...

Product Development Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Position: Product Development Engineer Location: Detroit, MI Vacancy: This posting is for an ... Manage multiple vehicle programs and engineering projects concurrently while meeting customer ...

This position involves a high degree of interaction with engineers, technicians, managers, leads ... We're looking for a Product Development Engineer who approaches challenges with curiosity ...

Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders ... Minimum of 5 years experience in product development or similar role; other levels of experience ...

Executing from ideation and product design through scale-up you will manage projects and assist on ... Part of the Salty Snacking Research and Development team, you will make an impact contributing on ...

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Product Development Specialist

Novi, MI • On-site

National Food Group
51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Product Development Specialist
Department: Product Development
Reports To: Product Development Director
Job Summary
National Food Group is seeking an innovative and driven Product Development Specialist to join our Product Development team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in developing and launching food products that serve K-12 students across the country. Working closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will help bring new product ideas to life while supporting the continuous improvement of our existing portfolio.
The ideal candidate is passionate about food innovation, curious about consumer and market trends, and energized by turning insights into commercially successful products. You'll leverage industry research, customer feedback, and market data to identify growth opportunities and support the development of products that meet the evolving needs of school nutrition programs.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate the technical and operational challenges of product commercialization across multiple manufacturing environments. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact through food innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support growth and innovation initiatives for Zee Zees product lines.
  • Partner with manufacturers on formula and flavor development activities, including benchtop sample creation.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute plant trials with manufacturing partners to support product and process commercialization and continuous improvement.
  • Support technical aspects of new product development projects and line extensions.
  • Assist in identifying ingredients, suppliers, and manufacturing partners that support innovation and product growth.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to accelerate speed-to-market.
  • Validate product claims and ensure K12 nutrition regulations are met with cross functional team guidance.
  • Update and maintain existing products to accommodate label changes, regulatory updates, and business requirements.
  • Assist in managing the product lifecycle from concept development through commercialization.
Qualifications
Education amp; Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dietetics, or a related field with demonstrated experience supporting product scale-up, plant trials, and commercialization activities.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in food product development.
  • Hands-on experience working with food manufacturers and/or co-manufacturing partners, including plant trials, scale-up activities, and commercialization support.
  • Experience developing retail and/or foodservice products from concept through commercialization.
  • Experience troubleshooting formulation, processing, or manufacturing challenges during product development and commercialization.
Skills amp; Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Effective conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What We're Looking For
  • A creative thinker who can identify emerging trends and uncover opportunities for innovation.
  • Someone who is open to learning, coaching, and continuous professional growth.
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic and a results-driven mindset.
  • An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and embraces change.
We love when our team members are happy and healthy! At National Food Group, you'll have the following benefits and perks:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision care insurance
  • Group life amp; voluntary life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Flexible savings plan
  • Short-term amp; long-term disability
  • PTO amp; PTO buy up
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness reimbursement
Our office work environment:
Works in a temperature-controlled office environment.
This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to fulfill these requirements.
The above statements generally describe the principal and essential functions of the job but should not be construed as a detailed description of all essential functions that may be inherent in the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity
National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
*Please also include your salary requirements when submitting your resume.