Senior Director, Prepared Foods & Innovation

Global Growth Industries; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Growth Industries in Charlotte is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the Prepared Foods category strategy, aligning with Foodservice growth objectives. You will drive annual planning, innovation roadmaps, and long-term vision, while evaluating trends and consumer insights to keep the portfolio competitive.

Responsibilities include product development, supplier management, pricing and promotions, and ensuring FSQA/HACCP compliance across functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in foodservice, retail food, QSR, or CPG.
• Proven category or P&L ownership.
• Experience leading Prepared or Ready-to-Eat categories.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.
• Familiarity with FSQA or HACCP frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Prepared Foods category strategy aligned to Company’s Foodservice growth objectives.
• Lead annual business planning, innovation roadmaps, and long-term category vision.
• Evaluate emerging trends, consumer insights, and competitive dynamics.
• Serve as the internal center of excellence for Prepared Foods.
• Full accountability for sales, margin, COGS, and profitability.
• Build pricing, promotional, and assortment strategies to drive traffic.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to optimize cost structures.
• Lead product development from concept through execution.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Secure exclusive products and innovation support.
• Partner with Training & Execution teams on tools and playbooks.
• Conduct field visits to validate execution.
• Ensure FSQA, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Quality Assurance on food safety leadership.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, QA, and BUs.
• Lead and develop direct reports and cross-functional contributors.

Skills

Category ownership

Product development

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Global Growth Industries in Charlotte is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the Prepared Foods category strategy, aligning with Foodservice growth objectives. You will drive annual planning, innovation roadmaps, and long-term vision, while evaluating trends and consumer insights to keep the portfolio competitive.

Responsibilities include product development, supplier management, pricing and promotions, and ensuring FSQA/HACCP compliance across functions.