Food Product Launch Specialist

Taylor Farms; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick time

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k match (100% match up to 4%)

Job summary

Taylor Farms, in Tolleson, AZ, seeks a Commercialization Specialist to move new deli products from concept to launch. You’ll coordinate R&D, sales, operations, quality, and supply chain, manage timelines, and ensure food safety and customer requirements are met on tight shelf-life schedules.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in commercialization, strong attention to detail, and experience with ERP systems like D365. This on-site role supports fast-paced, fresh foods operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years in commercialization, product development or related role.
• Knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, SQF and food labeling preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete commercialization tasks for new and existing items, including BOMs and label requests.
• Coordinate plant trials and document results for launch readiness.
• Maintain project trackers and flag at-risk items early.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact between R&D, sales, operations, quality, and supply chain.
• Prepare launch materials such as job aids and workbooks.
• Verify specifications, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, and labels.
• Support cost tracking and post-launch data summaries.
• Assist with shelf-life studies and participate in trials.
• Follow food safety, GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, and SQF requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Multitasking

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Supply Chain, Culinary or related field

Tools

D365 ERP

Item-setup portals

Job description

Taylor Farms, in Tolleson, AZ, seeks a Commercialization Specialist to move new deli products from concept to launch. You’ll coordinate R&D, sales, operations, quality, and supply chain, manage timelines, and ensure food safety and customer requirements are met on tight shelf-life schedules.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in commercialization, strong attention to detail, and experience with ERP systems like D365. This on-site role supports fast-paced, fresh foods operations.