Commercialization Manager

Shake Shack•New York, NY

About The Position

The Commercialization Manager is responsible for leading the execution of product development and optimization projects for core menu products. This role serves as a key liaison across cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring that products meet technical, financial, and operational requirements. A critical component of the role involves working directly with external suppliers to drive product parity, achieve cost savings, and ensure long-term supply security.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload with guidance.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Bachelor's Degree - required
Food Science or Food Technology
4-6 years
2-4 years food product development in chain restaurant or manufacturing setting preferred
Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 40 lbs.
Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions

Nice To Haves

2-4 years food product development in chain restaurant or manufacturing setting preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end commercialization projects for new products, line extensions, and reformulations.
Act as the primary project manager for commercialization timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment.
Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to develop and validate formulations, ensuring product parity to internal specifications and benchmarks.
Identify and execute opportunities for cost optimization, ingredient substitution, or packaging improvements without compromising quality or customer expectations.
Ensure supply continuity through proactive engagement with suppliers on capacity planning, scale-up readiness, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and lead plant trials, first productions, and technical hand-offs between R&D, FSQA, and operations.
Maintain accurate documentation, including BOMs, product specifications, project trackers, and post-launch evaluations.
Monitor and report on key metrics such as time to market, cost savings, and supply reliability.
Support continuous improvement of commercialization processes and stage-gate discipline.

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Development and Growth Opportunities