Product Development Lead – Food & Regulatory Compliance

Yost Foods, Inc.; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE & training

PTO after 60 days

9 paid holidays

401(K) with match

Company-paid health insurance

Innovation & teamwork culture

Job summary

Yost Foods, Inc. in Brunswick, Ohio is seeking a full-time Product Development Manager to lead our Product Development and Regulatory Compliance teams, delivering safe, high-quality ingredients.

You will drive concepts from bench to commercialization, ensure SQF and FDA compliance, and mentor a cross-functional team across Sales, Quality, Operations, and Procurement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 5–7 years of R&D leadership, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in food research & development
• Strong leadership and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Product Development and Regulatory Compliance teams, setting clear priorities and development goals.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a creative, problem-solving environment that promotes innovation and high performance.
• Manage, coach, and develop staff while ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

Yost Foods, Inc. in Brunswick, Ohio is seeking a full-time Product Development Manager to lead our Product Development and Regulatory Compliance teams, delivering safe, high-quality ingredients.

You will drive concepts from bench to commercialization, ensure SQF and FDA compliance, and mentor a cross-functional team across Sales, Quality, Operations, and Procurement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 5–7 years of R&D leadership, with a track record of