Technical Food Product Manager Job at Ripple Talent, Charlotte, NC

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  • Ripple Talent
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Our client in Charlotte, NC (on-site Monday-Friday) is looking for a Technical Product Development Manager that specifically has a background with in food grade manufacturing. The role will have 2 direct reports and manage all technical matters regarding products and sales support to ensure customer needs are met. It's important for this individual to have a technical understanding of chemistry and/or chemical properties as it relates to food.

  • Provide technical support to the sales teams regarding customer needs and the general new business development effort.
  • Implement plans and procedures to proactively technical support the customer base as well as the new business development effort.
  • Work hand in hand with a team of 2 and the Global Business Manager.
  • Administer (review, screen, approve shipment) all product sample activity and follow-up with sample recipients as deemed necessary.
  • Coordinate and assist with preparation and presentation of regulatory information provided within technical literature and/or technical reports.
  • Manage technical staff and coordinate/act as intermediary for all external communication from production/operations and regulatory groups.
  • Vet & express opinion regarding feasibility, status, and value of product development activities; administer/update project status in the Product Development Tracking website.
  • Conduct on-site as well as laboratory testing as deemed necessary to support customers and the general business development effort. Including new process application and new product development.
  • Develop service plans for strategic customers as well as the technical component of new business development plants.
  • Management of field laboratory and chemical feed equipment and generation of substation for purchase of additional equipment and supplies.
  • Respond to customer technical inquiries and coordinate, if needed, response from the sales representatives.
  • Provide reference documents and other training as deemed necessary for the sales teams.
  • Conduct plant surveys and trials as deemed necessary to support customers and the general business development effort.

What You Bring

  • 5+ Years of proven job experience working in chemical manufacturing environment. Food processing experience desirable.
  • Technical understanding of chemistry and/or chemical properties as it relates to customer’s needs and current business portfolio. Understand food safety and regulatory requirements (plant, customers, etc.) is desirable.
  • Proven skills to address defined problems and to clarify/focus and then address underlying or undefined problems.

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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