Remote Product Development Manager

Medium; A distancia; MXN 1,258,000 - 1,619,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative candy company in Mexico is seeking a Remote Product Development Manager to lead the development of healthier candy products. You will manage projects from formulation to launch, working with flavor houses and suppliers, ensuring compliance and quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in candy development, with a focus on better-for-you products and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible location, and opportunities for travel.

Servicios

KPI based bonuses

Flexible location

Growth opportunities

High visibility and ownership in products

Formación

• Proven experience formulating and manufacturing better-for-you products.
• Familiarity with FDA and international food labeling standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of better-for-you candy products.
• Collaborate with flavor houses and ingredient suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships ensuring quality and compliance.

Conocimientos

5+ years of experience in non-chocolate confectionery development

Deep technical knowledge of gelatin, pectin, starch systems

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience in flavor development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Product Development Manager. In this role, you will lead the creation and production of innovative, better-for-you candy products that satisfy consumer cravings without compromise. You will work on developing gummy, chewy, and sugar‑free confections that not only taste amazing but also adhere to compliance and scalability standards. Your efforts will bridge the gap between formulation science and real‑world manufacturing execution, making a significant impact on the quality and success of our product line. This position allows for remote work but requires some travel to manufacturing facilities for development trials and production validation.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development, formulation, and production of better‑for‑you candy products (gummies, chews, etc.).
• Collaborate with flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, and contract manufacturers to bring products from concept to launch.
• Translate brand product briefs into commercially viable formulations that meet nutritional and sensory standards.
• Conduct factory visits, pilot trials, and first production runs to ensure formulation and scale‑up success.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with internal teams (packaging, marketing, compliance) to prepare each product for launch.
• Stay informed on ingredient innovations, flavor systems, and new technologies in confectionery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in non‑chocolate confectionery development, ideally gummies, chews, or sugar‑free candy.
• Proven experience formulating and manufacturing products in the better‑for‑you or functional food category.
• Deep technical knowledge of gelatin, pectin, starch systems, sugar alcohols, and alternative sweeteners.
• Hands‑on experience managing flavor development, sensory testing, and factory‑scale production.
• Familiarity with FDA and international food labeling and safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (estimated 20–30% of time).
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow‑through in high‑growth environments.

Benefits

• KPI based bonuses
• PTO: observed local holidays, vacation days, sick days
• Be part of a fast‑scaling, better‑for‑you brand redefining candy.
• High visibility and ownership — your creations become the next products our fans love.
• Opportunity to travel, work with world‑class flavor houses, and lead new innovations.
• Competitive compensation, flexible location, and growth opportunities.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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