Lead Product Development Manager - Ready-to-Eat Snacks

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN); Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Illinois is seeking a Product Development Manager for Ready-to-Eat products. The ideal candidate will lead a team to innovate high-protein snacks and bars, collaborating across teams while driving product development from concept to execution. A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and at least 8 years of experience in food formulation are required. This role offers a competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus bonuses, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in food/ingredient.
• Expertise in RTE product formulation and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Food Scientists to develop new products.
• Manage new product development from concept to execution.
• Ensure thorough documentation of product formulations.

Skills

Team management

Product formulation and development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nutritional software

SAP

Job description

A global nutrition company in Illinois is seeking a Product Development Manager for Ready-to-Eat products. The ideal candidate will lead a team to innovate high-protein snacks and bars, collaborating across teams while driving product development from concept to execution. A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and at least 8 years of experience in food formulation are required. This role offers a competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus bonuses, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.