Product Development Lead — Omnichannel Growth

H-E-B; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Product Development Manager to drive development and packaging initiatives across multiple categories in the omnichannel environment. The role requires managing product development activities, coordinating with QA, procurement, regulatory, and suppliers, and ensuring products meet quality, attribute, and financial goals.

You will apply H-E-B’s product development processes, participate in category planning, and support PDA projects as needed; travel is required, and a strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development
• Experience with packaged goods
• Experience with shelf-stable foods
• Related degree or comparable training
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage product development activities for assigned categories
• Lead cross-functional teams across QA, Procurement, Regulatory, and suppliers
• Support category planning and long-term product strategies
• Coordinate product evaluations and documentation
• Maintain timelines and deliverables with stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal and external partners

Skills

Product development

Packaging

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation and influencing

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Related degree (e.g., Food Science, Packaging, or related field)

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis

Job description

H-E-B is seeking a Product Development Manager to drive development and packaging initiatives across multiple categories in the omnichannel environment. The role requires managing product development activities, coordinating with QA, procurement, regulatory, and suppliers, and ensuring products meet quality, attribute, and financial goals.

You will apply H-E-B’s product development processes, participate in category planning, and support PDA projects as needed; travel is required, and a strong