Product Innovation Lead – Culinary R&D & New Products

Pacific Seafood; Eke; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits options

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the Innovation team in ideation, feasibility research, and new product development. This role provides culinary support to senior leadership, prioritizing based on business needs and market trends.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product development or culinary R&D, strong leadership, and a customer-focused mindset. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts, Food Science, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, culinary R&D, or a related role, with a proven track record of successful project management.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food safety regulations, and nutritional requirements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Proven experience in managing teams and resources, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from ideation through launch in collaboration with Innovation, Sales, and Manufacturing teams.
• Oversee recipe buildout, ingredient sourcing, and feasibility studies for new products.
• Support senior leadership with culinary R&D and market opportunities.
• Ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and nutritional requirements across products.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Culinary trends knowledge

Food safety regulations

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Associate’s degree in Food Science

Associate’s degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the Innovation team in ideation, feasibility research, and new product development. This role provides culinary support to senior leadership, prioritizing based on business needs and market trends.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product development or culinary R&D, strong leadership, and a customer-focused mindset. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of this role.