R&D & Commercialization Manager

Consumer Connection, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Connection, Inc. in Boston seeks a hands-on leader to own packaging development, product commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up for retail CPG packaging.

You will coordinate raw material sourcing, lead plant trials and product scale-up, and shepherd new items from pilot runs into full-scale production, delivering innovation and growth for an expanding food manufacturer.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in food CPG, packaging development, R&D, or commercialization.
• Strong retail packaging expertise and understanding of manufacturing equipment and line capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with plant trials, product scale-up, and supplier coordination.
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable driving projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Own packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Lead product commercialization and manufacturing scale-up for retail CPG packaging.
• Coordinate raw material sourcing and supplier relations.
• Transition products from pilot trials to full-scale production.

Skills

Packaging development

R&D

Commercialization

Project management

Manufacturing scale-up

Job description

Growing food manufacturer seeking a hands-on leader to own packaging development, product commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up. The primary focus is retail CPG packaging, with additional responsibility for coordinating raw material sourcing and bringing new products from pilot trials into full-scale production.

Ideal Background:

• 5–10+ years in food CPG, packaging development, R&D, or commercialization
• Strong retail packaging expertise and understanding of manufacturing equipment and line capabilities
• Hands-on experience with plant trials, product scale-up, and supplier coordination
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable driving projects independently

A great opportunity to make a direct impact on innovation and growth within an established, expanding food manufacturing business.