- Develop and execute new product strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Manage and mentor a team of food scientists and culinary experts.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development process from ideation to commercialization.
- Build and lead a sensory sampling and evaluation process to guide formulation.
- Vet, qualify, and approve new ingredients and suppliers.
- Develop and maintain accurate product specifications and formulas.
- Manage offsite test kitchen facility and equipment maintenance.
- Provide hands-on guidance during manufacturing scale-up at facilities.
- Analyze industry trends and conduct competitor research to identify growth opportunities.
- Implement project management best practices to manage timelines, budgets, and milestones.
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