Hybrid Commercialization Manager

Maker's Pride; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride seeks a Commercialization Manager to lead end-to-end product commercialization, coordinating internal and external teams from concept to post-launch reviews. You will manage timelines, assess risks, and drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, QA, Engineering, Pricing, Procurement, Regulatory, Sales, and customers to ensure milestones and trial readiness are met.

This hybrid role is based at the Geneva, IL plant, with 3-4 days onsite and 1-2 remote days after training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercialization, project management, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience managing internal and external customers and adapting through change.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Pricing, Procurement, Commercialization, Regulatory, and production teams/processes.
• Experience supporting product cost understanding and P&L management expectations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage product commercialization's through detailed project management timelines while continuously working cross-functionally with internal and external partners.
• Develop and manage project timelines to ensure milestones are met, including taking immediate action with departments that are behind schedule.
• Manage and execute the steps and stages of the Maker’s Pride product lifecycle from commercialization planning through execution.
• Plan and schedule trials and first productions while keeping milestone tracker tools current and accurate.
• Communicate updates, risks, and issues upward to leadership and across functions as needed.
• Evaluate alternative processes, products, and business solutions to support successful commercialization outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent food industry experience

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Maker’s Pride seeks a Commercialization Manager to lead end-to-end product commercialization, coordinating internal and external teams from concept to post-launch reviews. You will manage timelines, assess risks, and drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, QA, Engineering, Pricing, Procurement, Regulatory, Sales, and customers to ensure milestones and trial readiness are met.

This hybrid role is based at the Geneva, IL plant, with 3-4 days onsite and 1-2 remote days after training.