Remote Dairy Product Commercialization Lead

Good Culture; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Culture is seeking a Director of Commercialization to lead how we bring its next generation of dairy products from concept to full-scale production across our network of dedicated and co-manufacturing partner facilities.

This hands-on role requires plant-floor credibility and a track record of launching products, partnering with R&D, and leading line trials, installations, and scale-ups for fast-paced growth. Remote US with Midwest focus and substantial travel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on dairy processing experience on the plant floor.
• 10+ years in plant engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Proven track record commercializing new products from concept to full production.
• Strong capital planning, equipment specification, and line commissioning experience.
• Experience with co-manufacturers and driving results through influence.
• Collaborative leader in lean, fast-moving environments.
• Based in the Chicago area or Midwest, travel 50-75%.
• Degree in engineering, food science, or dairy science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end commercialization of new products and innovation, from R&D handoff through line trials, scale-up, and full production launch across facilities.
• Single point of accountability for each launch; align internal teams and co-manufacturing partners on scope, timelines, and requirements.
• Partner with R&D to feasibility-test what is possible, where, and with whom.
• Spec new equipment and lead capital installations tied to innovation; meet schedule and budget.
• Lead commissioning of new production lines to support innovation and growth.
• Drive product ramp-up to stable, efficient production (yield, waste, OEE, cost).
• Vet facilities and co-manufacturers; maintain strong, trust-based relationships.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Marketing to move launches forward.

Skills

Dairy processing

Plant engineering

Operations leadership

Capital planning

Equipment specification

Line commissioning

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 50-75%

Education

Engineering or dairy science degree

Job description

Good Culture is seeking a Director of Commercialization to lead how we bring its next generation of dairy products from concept to full-scale production across our network of dedicated and co-manufacturing partner facilities.

This hands-on role requires plant-floor credibility and a track record of launching products, partnering with R&D, and leading line trials, installations, and scale-ups for fast-paced growth. Remote US with Midwest focus and substantial travel.